Actually, it is about me: Trump’s wild midterm gamble

Actually, it is about me: Trump’s wild midterm gamble

September 6, 2026 · 12 min

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The episode discusses Donald Trump's changing strategy ahead of the midterm elections and its implications amidst rising costs due to the Iran war.

Just eight weeks until the midterm elections and Donald Trump is switching strategy, asking his base to vote Republican as if his own name were on the ballot. But as the Iran war sends cost of living spiralling, will voters buy his claim that America is winning? Cameron Stewart joins us.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel . Tit-for-tat attacks in ‘under control’ Strait of Hormuz Commentary by Cameron Stewart:  Donald Trump bets on long game to weaken Iran’s war-torn economy Iran releases video of supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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