Trump failed to stop inflation. Now Republicans may pay the price in the midterm elections

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A shopper looks at items in an aisle at a grocery store in Fort Worth, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

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By JILL COLVIN and JOSH BOAK

Updated 6:41 AM EDT, October 26, 2026

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump would prefer that voters not worry about inflation. But it’s hard for them to ignore.

Filling up a basic Ford F-150 truck now costs about $100, up $30 from a year ago. Mortgage rates have jumped to levels that have depressed home sales. And for the past 12 months, consumer prices have risen faster than paychecks, making the average family poorer.

For sale sign is seen outside of a home in Arlington Heights, Ill., Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y.…