Republicans are increasingly worried that President Donald Trump’s failure to rein in inflation could severely damage the GOP in next year’s midterms.

Lawmakers and party insiders told Axios that unless Trump can curb rising prices on everyday items such as food and prescription drugs, or present a clear plan to ensure his sweeping tariff policies won’t drive up costs even further, the GOP risks losing control of Congress next November.

The GOP, which holds a razor-thin majority in the House, will be desperately seeking any advantage to maintain control of the lower chamber, especially since historically the ruling party in the White House suffers significant losses in midterm elections.

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