Two Conservative Media Systems – What sharply different coverage of Trump and the White House means for the 2026 midterms

According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, the cost of living, democratic values, and immigration are voters’ key concerns. The poll also shows a five-percent lead for Democratic candidates towards the end of August. Whether Republicans will be able to catch up depends largely on the image of the recent achievements of US President Donald Trump and the White House that leading conservative media outlets present.  Media Tenor’s scientific content analysis shows.