Democrats are celebrating the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Trump’s tariff agenda, vowing to use it against Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections.
The economy is already a top issue for voters and Democrats will attempt to tie tariffs to it.
“This decision from SCOTUS will NOT save vulnerable House Republicans. They are on the record voting multiple times to enable Trump’s tariffs which have raised prices across the board,” said House Majority PAC, which works to elect Democrats.
Congressional primaries start next month leading up to the November general election. The entire House of Representatives is at stake as is one-third of the Senate. Republicans are trying to keep control of both chambers.
House leaders have tried to shield their vulnerable incumbents from taking a vote on tariffs, which are a politically explosive issue. But now lawmakers may have to go on the record as Trump seeks to keep the tariffs in place through alternative means.