It's the economy, stupid
On "Liberation Day" this past year, Trump announced these sweeping measures that many say amount to a tax, significantly raising consumer prices.
What are tariffs?
Trump recently announced that, if these do not go well for him, he expects to be impeached.
What are the midterms?
This former New York State Assembly member has spoken out against Trump’s immigration policies and called for stronger protections for working-class communities.
Who is Zohran Mamdani?
Trump continues to push false claims about widespread practice of this activity, particularly with regards to his 2020 election defeat -- despite extensive research showing that the activity is extremely rare.
What is voter fraud?
After clashing with Trump in a 2016 debate, this former Fox anchor sought his approval by inviting him back on her show -- but has not joined his administration.
Who is Megyn Kelly?
Immigration crackdowns and visa restrictions have contributed to fewer international visitors, hurting this industry.
What is tourism?
Beyond Congress, the midterm elections will decide the balance of power in what equivalent bodies at the state level?
What are state legislatures?
He was one of if not the first to file impeachment charges against Trump after the start of Trump's second term.
Who is Representative Al Green?
This unit of the executive branch has eliminated “disparate impact” protections, making it harder to challenge policies that disproportionately harm people of color in housing, employment, and education.
What is the Justice Department?
This former Miss Arizona USA built her career through her access to higher education, career independence, and personal choice — yet stands accused of telling young women to avoid these in favor of taking a more traditional role.
Who is Erika Kirk?
Trump promised to bring down prices in this broad area from "day one" -- a leading portion of most household budgets, after housing -- and yet they have been rising instead.
What are groceries?
The informal name commonly given to this constitutionally imposed system meant to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
What are checks and balances?
This Texas Representative -- a vocal critic of Trump’s efforts to undermine democratic institutions -- recently announced a bid for John Cornyn's Senate seat.
Who is Jasmine Crockett?
Trump has often labeled journalists and, indeed, any of his perceived critics as “enemies of the people”, undermining this constitutional freedom enshrined in the Bill of Rights.
What is freedom of speech?
This former Florida senator and 2016 primary opponent of Trump is widely credited with masterminding the ongoing US intervention in Venezuela.
Who is Marco Rubio?
After Trump dismissed the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics for unwanted news, economists have placed less trust in this key indicator of joblessness.
What is the unemployment rate?
This is the length of term for all members of the US House of Representatives.
What is two years?
This West-Coast governor has made a name for successfully trolling Trump in social media.
Who is Gavin Newsom?
Trump has dismissed many of these watchdogs throughout the executive branch, further weakening the system of checks and balances on executive authority.
What are the inspectors general?
This former Florida attorney general once known for her consumer protection work became a high‑profile Trump defender during his first impeachment trial and now has a key role in his administration?
Who is Pam Bondi?
After his tariffs sparked trade wars, Trump announced a $12 billion emergency program to compensate these people -- considered a core group of his supporters -- for their losses.
Who are farmers?
In the US system -- as opposed to some other countries -- this doesn't automatically mean removal from office, only a form of trial.
What is impeachment?
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the start of an official disciplinary process against this US senator, seeking -- among other things -- to dock his military pension for crimes of "sedition".
Who is Mark Kelly?
In 2020, Trump was recorded asking the attorney general for this state to find 11,780 extra votes for him.
What is Georgia?
This former Ohio senator is widely known for having compared Trump to Hitler before changing his tune.
Who is J.D. Vance?