Trump touts cheaper drugs, beef and gas ahead of midterms

Trump touts cheaper drugs, beef and gas ahead of midterms

Trump lines up a fall affordability message with a new round of Most Favored Nation drug-pricing deals as Republicans court voters before November's midterm elections.

Richard Miniter
First Published: September 1, 2026, 7:29 AM ET

Donald J. Trump promoted lower prices for drugs, beef and gas as he lined up a fall affordability message before Labor Day, framing cheaper consumer costs as a win heading into the midterm elections.