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However, the stakes are high. The panel acknowledged that Trump's strategies may indeed backfire if economic conditions do not improve within the next year. They projected that should the economy falter leading up to the midterm elections in 2026, it could significantly undermine Trump's presidency. The broader implications of this risk highlight a delicate balance: if the American public perceives the economy as weak, it will sway public opinion—and likely votes—against him.