POLITICSJun 3 · 10:00 UTCTHE HILLSarah Fortinsky

Midwest farmers’ struggles test GOP loyalty ahead of midterms

Midwest farmers are struggling due to President Trump’s tariffs and rising costs linked to the Iran war, challenging GOP loyalty as the party aims to retain congressional control in the upcoming midterms. Trump received strong support from farmers in 2024, winning most farming-dependent counties.

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