Q: Why is the midterm election so important for the president?
A: Because the midterm election determines which party controls Congress. If the president's party loses control of Congress, it will be extremely difficult for the president to pass legislation over the next two years, and he may even face investigations or impeachment. Therefore, the midterm election is like a "midterm exam" for the president's administration.
Q: Why is the idea that "the ruling party always loses in midterms" considered a curse?
A: Because voters often seek to "balance power" during midterm elections — when the president has too much power, they vote for the opposition party to check it. Additionally, within the first two years of a president's term, many campaign promises remain unfulfilled, and voters use this opportunity to express their dissatisfaction.
Q: What exactly was the Epstein case, and why has it had such a huge impact?
A: Jeffrey Epstein was a U.S. billionaire accused of running a sex trafficking network involving numerous political and business elites. He died under suspicious circumstances while in prison. The public has long suspected the case was covered up by high-level officials. Trump promised to release documents related to the case but ended up blacking out most of them, leading people to believe he was trying to hide the truth, damaging his credibility with the public.
Q: What happened with ICE killing people?
A: In late 2025 to early 2026, ICE agents carried out operations in Minneapolis and shot dead two local residents. After media exposure, the incident sparked nationwide protests and brought unprecedented scrutiny to Trump’s tough immigration policies.
Q: Is $3.45 per gallon for gasoline expensive?
A: For the United States, this price is at a moderately high level. During the pandemic in 2020, prices dropped below $2 per gallon, and after the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022, they briefly surged past $5. At $3.45 per gallon, many households feel financial pressure, especially lower- and middle-income families.
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