President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, are seen at a Dec. 2 White House event. The GOP stands to gain points with voters if the economy improves as predicted in 2026. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds - AFP / Getty Images)
Dems' Push to Tie Trump to 'Affordability' Issue Will Be Midterm Boon for GOP if Current Trend Continues
The Democrats were able to successfully harness Americans’ concerns about “affordability” into some campaign wins in this year’s off-year elections.
However, if current trends continue, the Democrats’ push, along with robust support from the liberal media, to blame President Donald Trump for the nation’s current high prices, will shift this year’s headwind into a tailwind for Republicans in the 2026 midterms next November.
In other words, if the GOP president is responsible for not bringing prices down fast enough, then, when prices continue to drop over the next year, Republican candidates will get the credit, too.
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Randy DeSoto has written more than 3,000 articles for The Western Journal since he began with the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths" and screenwriter of the political documentary "I Want Your Money."
Randy DeSoto wrote and was the assistant producer of the documentary film "I Want Your Money" about the perils of Big Government, comparing the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Randy is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths," which addresses how leaders have appealed to beliefs found in the Declaration of Independence at defining moments in our nation's history. He has been published in several political sites and newspapers.
Randy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in political science and Regent University School of Law with a juris doctorate.
Birthplace
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Nationality
American
Honors/Awards
Graduated dean's list from West Point
Education
United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law
