Trump's Economic Push: A Last-Minute Midterm Strategy?

USAThu Jan 22 2026
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President Donald Trump is hitting the road. He's planning to visit different parts of the United States every week until the midterm elections in November. His first stop? Iowa, where he'll talk about the economy and energy. This isn't just a solo trip; other cabinet members will also be traveling more within the country in the coming months. Why the sudden focus on domestic travel? Well, there's been some grumbling within the White House and among Republican lawmakers. They're not happy that Trump has been spending too much time on foreign policy. They believe he should be focusing more on the economy and healthcare, which are big concerns for voters right now. Polls show that many Americans aren't happy with how Trump is handling the economy. In fact, only 36% approve of his performance in this area. That's a drop from when he first took office. Trump himself has admitted that his party might struggle to keep control of Congress because the president's party usually loses seats in midterm elections.
Trump has been busy with foreign policy lately. He's been involved in a military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. He's also been talking tough about Greenland and trying to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. Plus, he's pushing for an international Board of Peace to resolve global conflicts. But all this foreign policy talk might not be helping him win over voters. Republicans see Trump as their best bet to talk about the economy and win over skeptical voters. However, some experts are skeptical about Trump's recent economic proposals. They doubt these plans will have much impact on the cost of living before the elections.
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