Donald Trump’s inner circle fears voters will ultimately blame the GOP if healthcare subsidies expire—a central issue surrounding the government shutdown—and that the backlash could severely damage the party in the 2026 midterms, according to a report.

Administration officials told The Wall Street Journal that the president’s bravado in blaming Democrats for the shutdown may not hold up next November, when potentially millions of people, facing rising healthcare costs, could point the finger solely at the ruling party

The 79-year-old’s advisers are also panicking as voters struggle with rising inflation and a dire job market.

They fear the public will see Trump as bringing further financial hardship by allowing subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, to

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