Donald Trump's second term has turned 'explosive diarrhea' into an unlikely US midterm talking point, Guardian columnist Arwa Mahdawi argued on 1 October, highlighting Democrats' attacks on the administration over a series of foodborne illness outbreaks.
Her column followed outbreaks involving lettuce, jalapeños and sprouts. Democrats have incorporated those incidents into their campaigning ahead of November, with Mahdawi suggesting that concerns about Americans' digestive health could damage Republican candidates as the party seeks to retain control of Congress.
