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NewsWPLG Local 10October 26, 2026Miami-Dade County

Trump failed to stop inflation. Now Republicans may pay the price in the midterm elections

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Filling up a basic Ford F-150 truck now costs about $100, which is up $30 from a year ago, as President Donald Trump struggles to deliver on his campaign promise to bring down costs ahead of the midterm elections. Consumer prices have risen faster than paychecks for the past 12 months, and mortgage rates have climbed to levels that depress home sales. Trump blames the ongoing war with Iran and insists the economy is in a golden age, while Democrats seize on voter frustration to challenge vulnerable Republicans in congressional races.

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Why It Matters

Persistent and high fuel and grocery prices threaten Republican control of Congress in the upcoming as voters weigh their purchasing power against administration policies.

Key Facts

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Who's Mentioned

PersonSen. Jon Ossoff“Criticized the administration at a rally in Atlanta over high costs.”PersonPresident Donald Trump“Defends the state of the economy while facing voter backlash over inflation and ”PersonKamala Harris“Targeted alongside Biden during the 2024 campaign for high inflation.”PersonRoy Cooper“Released ads arguing that Washington politicians get rich while ordinary costs g”PersonSandra Capell“Expressed suffering over grocery and gas prices while hoping the Republican Part”PersonJoe Biden“Targeted by Trump during the 2024 campaign for high inflation.”PersonRep. Mike Lawler“Identified as one of his party's most vulnerable incumbents in New York.”PersonMike Catalini“Contributed to the Associated Press report from Allentown, Pennsylvania.”PersonCait Conley“Challenging Rep. Mike Lawler and criticizing high living costs in campaign ads.”PersonBeti Rosales“Said higher prices hurt her family's Mexican restaurant and is considering votin”PersonRenee Blood“Expressed satisfaction with the economy and plans to vote Republican.”PersonMisty Reeder“Reported that rising rent and living costs led her to pick all Democrats on her ”PersonAbdul El-Sayed“Criticized the cost of the war with Iran in campaign ads.”PersonAmy Richards“Expressed frustration with executive wealth and living costs.”PersonMeg Kinnard“Contributed to the Associated Press report from Easley, South Carolina.”PersonStephen Moore“Stated that high gas prices caused by the Iran situation are frustrating voters ”PersonJesse Bedayn“Contributed to the Associated Press report from Round Rock, Texas.”PersonLiz Shuler“Commented on the double whammy of rising costs and stagnant pay for workers.”PersonColvin“Co-authored the Associated Press report from New York.”