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What could a Democrat win mean for Trump's presidency?

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October 18, 2026

High energy prices and cost of living have become one of the top issues for voters in the US. Polls show a majority blame Donald Trump for the rising costs. Has the US president become a liability for his own party? 

The fight for control of Congress is entering its final stretch ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Polls suggest Democrats are well positioned to challenge Republican majorities as voter frustration over inflation and the cost of living weighs on President Donald Trump and his party.

Could the election become a referendum on Trump's presidency? We discuss what's at stake with William Galston, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former Clinton administration adviser. 

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