US Election Lesson for Australia: Cost of Living Concerns Central to Victory, Says Minister

Australia’s health minister says the US election outcome shows voters want governments to focus on the cost of living crisis.

People shop for fresh produce at the Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne, Australia on July 4, 2023. William West/AFP via Getty Images

Australian Health Minister Mark Butler said the United States election results indicate voters want governments to focus on cost-of-living issues.

President Donald Trump and the Republican party swept the election, clinching victory in the presidential race, House, Senate, and popular vote.