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The countdown for the 2026 midterm elections in America has started. As the voting date approaches, the atmosphere of power in Washington is becoming extremely tense. In the recently released major opinion polls by Reuters/Ipsos, Washington Post and ABC News, US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to a historic low of just 31 to 33 percent. This growing dissatisfaction among the American public has not only become a major challenge for the White House, but has also put the Republican Party’s majority in the House of Representatives and the Senate in serious danger. Election analysts believe that this time the Democratic Party has the strongest chance of gaining the lead, where they have a huge lead of 12 points on the Congress ballot.
The biggest and burning issue among American voters at this time is the country’s economic condition and inflation rate (Cost of Living). Nearly eight in ten registered voters believe that daily living needs, food, fuel and house rent have exceeded their budget limits. According to surveys, about 68 percent of American citizens seem completely dissatisfied with Donald Trump’s economic management and ways of dealing with inflation. The prices of everyday goods have increased much more than expected due to the tariff policies implemented by the Trump administration to protect domestic industries and the shocks in global trade. There is huge pressure on the pockets of the middle class and working class, due to which even the supporters of the Republican Party themselves are angry with their government and are looking for alternatives.
Donald Trump had promised during the presidential election campaign that he would end any global war in just a few weeks. However, the ongoing military conflict with Iran in the Middle East and ongoing uncertainty on international fronts are not showing any signs of stopping. This protracted dispute has not only sent crude oil and fuel prices soaring in global energy markets, but is also costing the US taxpayers a lot of money in this military operation. Trump’s credibility on the foreign policy front has suffered a severe blow due to increasing American involvement in the war and contradictions in the President’s promises.
Slow employment growth in the US domestic market and rising health care costs have deepened public dissatisfaction with the system. Surveys show that nearly half of American citizens are now demanding substantial change in the direction of the country. When voters feel apprehensive about basic health, employment and a secure future, it becomes almost impossible for the ruling party to retain power. There is every possibility that these three economic, diplomatic and social crises will have a direct impact on the election results.