The "Forgotten People" Remain America's Biggest Political Challenge After Trump's Midterm Defeat

In the US midterm elections, Trump's Republican Party suffered a major defeat, largely due to worsening living conditions. Dissatisfaction with the Trump administration's failure to address economic inequality fueled the loss. Democrats won majorities in both chambers and governorships, gaining seats and winning in traditional red states like Texas and Ohio. High costs for food, housing, and healthcare were key issues, with tariff effects offset by energy price rises. The "forgotten people" left behind by economic prosperity remain a central challenge. Under a Trump administration and Democratic-led Congress, addressing this issue will persist as a major political problem through the next presidential election.