Trump Tries to Rally Support in Ohio and Kentucky Amid Economic Concerns

The former president is heading to Cincinnati on Wednesday, where he will tour a pharmaceutical plant and claim his policies are cutting drug costs. He plans to use the visit as a platform to reassure voters that he can keep the economy stable, even as tensions rise from the U. S. and Israel’s actions in Iran. After spending time with scientists, Trump will drive to a logistics hub in Hebron, Kentucky. There he will meet supporters of his chosen challenger to Rep. Thomas Massie, a congressman who has openly criticized the former president’s agenda. The trip is intended to show that Trump will back those in his party who oppose him. The visit comes at a time when many Americans worry about rising gas prices and a shaky job market. In February, employers cut 92, 000 positions, and later revisions trimmed another 69, 000 from payroll reports. Those figures have led some to question the health of the economy that Trump touts.Despite these concerns, the former president remains convinced that his administration is making life cheaper for ordinary people. He frequently blames Democrats for economic problems and praises himself for lowering costs. Massie, who has opposed several Trump‑backed measures—including a tax bill and the U. S. strike on Venezuela—has also criticized the war in Iran, claiming it drives up fuel prices. Trump’s endorsement of a primary rival to Massie signals his willingness to confront party members who disagree with him. The trip is part of a broader strategy to remind voters that the former president still cares about everyday issues. He has already stopped in several states, but critics say his speeches focus more on political attacks than concrete solutions.