Trump’s odd midterm strategy: Give voters the opposite of what they want (CNN, Sep 25, 2026 – 17 min.)
A new CNN/SSRS polls show that voters are increasingly clear about what they want. And President Donald Trump can’t or won’t give it to them.
The country craves economic relief. People think groceries and the roofs over their heads are too expensive. With their wages disappearing more quickly, Americans are even more angry about one of the top causes — the Iran war. Even GOP voters are increasing losing confidence in the conflict amid soaring gasoline and diesel prices.
CNN's Audie Cornish asks her CNN This Morning "group chat" how Republicans candidates should talk about Trump's record with midterm elections looming. Also, CNN's Phil Mattingly and his Inside Politics panel discuss a behind-the-scenes Republican push to do something on affordability before the election.
0:00 Trump paints positive picture of the economy while polling shows voters are uncertain
2:06 An Iowa farmer speaks out about rising costs
3:35 GOP senator says prices are putting a squeeze on voters
8:15 Republicans privately sound the alarm on affordability concerns ahead of the election
13:00 How far will Trump let GOP candidates go in criticizing his policies?
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