Trump foreign policy hits voters in the pocketbook, imperiling Republicans in midterms

Foreign policy is rarely the deciding factor in US midterm elections, when economic considerations usually drive voters choices. But this time, with Donald Trump’s war on Iran and his sweeping tariff campaign pushing up costs for Americans, a presidents approach to world affairs has itself become a pocketbook issue. As the November 3 elections approach, there are growing signs that voters are drawing that connection directly, creating a major liability for Trump and his fellow Republicans and imperiling their control of Congress. A flag supporting US President Donald Trump outside the venue…