Households feel squeezed as costs climb, testing Trump's economic pitch
Voters in a deep-red city say costs are outpacing their incomes, with midterm elections approaching.
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What happened
US families are feeling strain from rising housing, health care and everyday costs, which has made affordability a major political issue before the midterms. In one deep-red city, many voters say their expenses are climbing faster than their paychecks, cutting against a campaign pledge to lower energy bills and fight inflation.
Why it matters
The cost pressures are turning affordability into a major political issue ahead of the midterm elections.
Coverage
- In this deep-red city, rising costs test Trump’s affordability message (The Washington Post)
- When paychecks fall short: America's affordability squeeze (DW)
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