Economic analyst warns Trump-era 'two Americas' could hurt GOP in midterms

During a segment with Sara Sidner, Rana Foroohar explained that although July's inflation rate fell to roughly 3.4 percent for the second consecutive month, consumer sentiment remains low because price pressures linger in everyday purchases. She characterized the U.S. economy as "K-shaped," with affluent consumers driving record travel spending while the majority grapple with high housing, medication and fuel costs. Foroohar illustrated the divide by contrasting bustling Newark Airport travelers with households lacking assets or stock market gains. She warned that this bifurcation is evident in the midterm primary race, where candidates promising to acknowledge voters' hardships could undermine Republican chances in the November election.