The figures highlight the political challenge facing Trump and Republicans as they prepare to defend narrow majorities in the House of Representatives and the Senate. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
\n\nUS President Donald Trump is promoting a series of cash payments and financial relief measures for Americans as his approval ratings on the economy, inflation and the cost of living continue to decline ahead of the November midterm elections.
\n\nThe proposals include $90 payments for seniors to help cover Medicare premiums, $500 in proposed Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) refunds and a pledge to issue $5,000 cheques to millions of Americans if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress.
\n\nOn Monday, Trump also announced an $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief Programme through the US Department of Agriculture to help farmers struggling with elevated diesel prices and rising production costs.
\n\nThe announcements come as affordability has emerged as a central issue in the midterm campaign. However, recent polling suggests that the president’s efforts to address voters’ financial concerns have not translated into improved public perceptions of his handling of inflation and living expenses.
\n\nAccording to an NBC News Decision Desk poll released on Sunday, 58 per cent of respondents strongly disapproved of Trump’s…
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