President Donald Trump is visiting Pennsylvania on Tuesday to discuss the economy, as the White House addresses affordability and tests different messaging strategies ahead of next year’s midterm elections. Above: Reporter Rachel Hirschheimer joins WGAL from the Washington Bureau with in-depth coverage of President Trump’s visit to Pennsylvania.Despite President Trump’s assertion that prices are down, data and voter sentiment do not fully reflect this, with polling consistently showing faltering public trust in his economic leadership. A new Harvard-Harris poll indicates that more than half of voters believe President Trump is losing the battle against inflation, despite concerns about affordability under his administration. President Trump said yesterday that his administration inherited high prices and emphasized that the economy will be even stronger next year. He plans to test this message at a rally in Pennsylvania, a key swing state. “We brought prices way down, from what it was. We inherited high prices. We inherited the biggest inflation in the history of our country. That means prices going up, and we brought it down very substantially,” Trump said.While the economy has shown signs of resilience in recent months, many Americans still face high prices for housing, groceries, and electricity. The Trump administration expects these prices to decrease with more investments in artificial intelligence and manufacturing.Rally in PAThe rally will take place in Mount Pocono, Monroe County, about two hours outside of New York City, in a region that has largely relied on tourism but also attracts people seeking more affordable housing. This area could play a crucial role in deciding control of the House in next year’s midterm elections. The rally is being held in a congressional district represented by freshman Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan, a top target for Democrats, who won his seat in one of the nation’s closest races.White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles recently stated on a conservative talk show that President Trump will be on the campaign trail next year to engage supporters who might otherwise sit out of congressional races, indicating that the midterms are a significant focus for the administration.
President Donald Trump is visiting Pennsylvania on Tuesday to discuss the economy, as the White House addresses affordability and tests different messaging strategies ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
Above: Reporter Rachel Hirschheimer joins WGAL from the Washington Bureau with in-depth coverage of President Trump’s visit to Pennsylvania.
Despite President Trump’s assertion that prices are down, data and voter sentiment do not fully reflect this, with polling consistently showing faltering public trust in his economic leadership.
A new Harvard-Harris poll indicates that more than half of voters believe President Trump is losing the battle against inflation, despite concerns about affordability under his administration.
President Trump said yesterday that his administration inherited high prices and emphasized that the economy will be even stronger next year.
He plans to test this message at a rally in Pennsylvania, a key swing state.
“We brought prices way down, from what it was. We inherited high prices. We inherited the biggest inflation in the history of our country. That means prices going up, and we brought it down very substantially,” Trump said.
While the economy has shown signs of resilience in recent months, many Americans still face high prices for housing, groceries, and electricity. The Trump administration expects these prices to decrease with more investments in artificial intelligence and manufacturing.
Rally in PA
The rally will take place in Mount Pocono, Monroe County, about two hours outside of New York City, in a region that has largely relied on tourism but also attracts people seeking more affordable housing.
This area could play a crucial role in deciding control of the House in next year’s midterm elections. The rally is being held in a congressional district represented by freshman Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan, a top target for Democrats, who won his seat in one of the nation’s closest races.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles recently stated on a conservative talk show that President Trump will be on the campaign trail next year to engage supporters who might otherwise sit out of congressional races, indicating that the midterms are a significant focus for the administration.