The Guardian view on the Republicans’ midterms struggle: Trump has circuses, but voters also want bread | Editorial
As prices keep rising, more of the president’s supporters are asking what happened to the economic good times he promised It is no great revelation that Donald Trump is enriching himself as president. He raked in $2.2bn in 2025, with his position and his personal interests frequently overlapping. Yet this week’s poll finding that 34% of Republicans (and 66% of all American voters) think that he…
Donald Trump and his inner circle have used footage of unrest in France during midterm rallies to promote unsubstantiated claims that immigration is responsible for the riots, according to France 24. France 24 reports there is no evidence linking immigration to the unrest, and French President Emmanuel Macron has accused world leaders of making “stupid comments” regarding the situation.
Euronews reports that the global broadcast of riot images is already causing a slowdown in hotel bookings. Tourism professionals have expressed concern that the ongoing violence will continue to deter foreign visitors.
According to The Guardian US, a poll found that 34% of Republicans and 66% of all American voters believe Donald Trump is using his position to enrich himself. The report notes that Trump raked in $2.2bn in 2025. Additionally, a Fox News poll identified government corruption as a top concern for voters, ranking just ahead of inflation and high prices.
Brief written by urgent.news from France 24, Euronews, The Guardian US — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
