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Americans want Trump to prioritize their wallets

Will Fitzpatrick

A new YouGov poll, conducted on behalf of the Institute for Global Affairs, a nonprofit geopolitics education organization founded by Ian Bremmer, reveals how much affordability was top of mind for voters during last week’s midterm elections. Most voters said they’d rather prioritize their wallets over military goals. It’s a timely reminder as negotiations between the US, Qatar, and Iran kick off this week in the UAE.

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