Trump's current trust crisis — more and more voters believe Trump’s policies are increasing the cost of living. The most frustrating thing for Trump right now is that many Americans feel life has become harder and are blaming high prices on him. A recent poll by AP-NORC shows that 65% of American adults think the high prices are mainly caused by Trump’s policies. At this point, if he says the economy will improve, voters will judge based on their own bills. What people care about is how much of their paycheck is left after buying groceries, filling up on gas, and paying rent. Tariffs are initially paid by U.S. importers, and businesses might pass some of those costs onto consumers through price hikes. The Iran conflict has also added another layer of uncertainty to energy supplies. Bringing factories back and creating more jobs takes time, but living expenses need to be paid every month. After waiting this long without feeling any relief, voters naturally start to question whether he’s capable of getting things done. This disappointment is also showing up within the Republican Party. In the same poll, 52% of Republican respondents said Trump’s performance on cost-of-living issues has been worse than they expected. These people might not necessarily switch to voting Democrat, but they may be less motivated to vote at all. For Republicans, supporters staying home on election day can cost them votes just the same. A Focaldata poll released on October 11 shows that among likely voters, Democrats hold an 8-point lead over Republicans in congressional voting support. Recent Reuters surveys also show that Democratic respondents are more enthusiastic about voting. If this trend continues, Republicans could lose both swing voters and fail to mobilize their own base. In districts where the margins are already razor-thin, this could be enough for Republicans to lose seats. A @Gate, trading more markets.