Trump hits the road to sell economic wins, as Republicans brace for high-stakes midterm showdown
Facing a rough political climate as his party aims to hold their House and Senate majorities in this year's midterm elections, President Donald Trump on Tuesday kicks off what the...
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Facing a rough political climate as his party aims to hold their House and Senate majorities in this year's midterm elections, President Donald Trump on Tuesday kicks off what the White House says will be weekly stops in states with key ballot box showdowns. It's part of the president's push to showcase he's working to combat rising prices, a top issue on the minds of Americans. And as the Trump administration reels amid two fatal shootings by federal agents in Minnesota this month of U.S. citizens protesting aggressive tactics to deport millions of undocumented migrants, it's also an effort to pivot to the economy from immigration. Trump's first stop is Iowa, a one-time Midwestern battleground turned red-leaning state the president carried by double digits in 2024 where Republicans are now playing defense as they defend open Senate and gubernatorial seats, as well as three competitive GOP-controlled House districts. In suburban Des Moines, Trump will visit a local business, meet with lawmakers, and deliver an address on the economy. SHOWDOWN FOR THE HOUSE: DEMOCRATS, REPUBLICANS BRACE FOR HIGH-STAKES MIDTERM CLASH "The economy is good. It's all good. Prices are coming way down, and we have a lot of very positive news," Trump touted as he departed for Iowa . And ahead of the trip, a White House official told Fox News Digital, "Inflation has cooled, economic growth is accelerating, and real wages are up for American workers." Deep concerns over inflation boosted Trump and Republicans to sweeping victories at the ballot box in 2024, as they won back the White House and Senate and keep their House majority. But Democrats say their decisive victories in November's 2025 elections , and their overperformances in special elections and other ballot box showdowns last year, were fueled by their laser focus on affordability amid persistent inflation. The president's approval on the economy has consistently hovered in negative territory since last March, and has dragged down…