Donald Trump was elected President of the United States in November 2024 with a clear commitment to halt rising prices and return purchasing power to Americans. The Republican billionaire campaigned on ending the inflation experienced during Joe Biden's term, even promising that prices would fall. This rhetoric successfully attracted many Latino and African American voters, who are typically closer to the Democrats, securing a triumphant victory for the Republican party.
However, two years later, the reality stands in stark contrast to these pledges. Millions of Americans are currently struggling to make ends meet and are blaming the former real estate magnate for their economic hardships. This growing disappointment is causing many of Trump's former supporters to turn against him. The political fallout from this broken promise could prove costly for the Republican camp during the midterm elections, known as the "midterms," which are scheduled for Tuesday, November 3.
Sources: Le Figaro.