Government · Elections·January 26, 2026
Trump and Republicans shift toward affordability messaging before 2026 midterms
Cost-of-living politics drive both parties toward housing, health care, food and energy issues
The Washington Post reported Trump was trying to reset on affordability before the 2026 midterms.
The Republican Study Committee released a January 2026 Reconciliation 2.0 affordability framework.
Axios and other outlets reported Democrats were also organizing around affordability.
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