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2026-02-20 06:56:45
[Trump Announces Victory on Affordability, Attempts to Reverse Pressure on Economic Issues] 1. On Thursday in Georgia, Trump stated that he has won the "affordability" issue in addressing cost-of-living concerns, saying the term has been less frequently mentioned in the past two weeks. This is a new strategy to alleviate voters' anxieties about inflationary pressures while highlighting economic achievements such as job growth. 2. The issue of finances has become a key issue in the November congressional elections, with households continuing to be impacted by rising food, energy, and housing costs. Polls show rising voter dissatisfaction with Trump's economic policies, potentially jeopardizing Republican control of both houses of Congress and the advancement of the president's legislative agenda. 3. This statement marks a shift in Trump's approach on economic issues from a reactive to an active narrative, attempting to reshape voters' perceptions of the economic situation before the midterm elections.
