Farmers and ranchers, long‑time core supporters of President Trump, are growing disillusioned as tariffs and the war in Iran raise costs for tractors, fertilizer, fuel and beef imports. The anger is evident from soybean farms in Mississippi to cattle spreads in Kansas. While no large shift to Democrats has occurred yet, economic frustration could fuel a protest vote in the 2026 midterms, especially if rural voters stay home rather than rally behind Trump.
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