US EditionNBC: Trump tests his 'affordability' message in a midterm battleground district
Trump emphasized his economic record and affordability message with cabinet support in a key district where he won by over 8 points last year, aiming to boost GOP midterm prospects.
- President Donald Trump visited northeastern Pennsylvania to promote his economic achievements, claiming to have created 'lower prices' and 'bigger paychecks.'
- Many voters expressed skepticism about Trump's message, citing concerns regarding high living costs.
- Representative Rob Bresnahan supported Trump, stating that the policies aim to lower costs and support high-paying jobs.
- Despite Trump's positive assessment of the economy, residents reported struggles with rising costs and expressed dissatisfaction with their financial situation.
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Trump Spoke in a Pennsylvania Swing District and the Reviews Are In: It Could Not Have Gone Worse
Trump once again called affordability a “hoax,” which is a hell of a message for vulnerable swing-district Republicans to be tied to The reviews are in: Donald Trump’s speech in a Pennsylvania swing district was an unmitigated disaster. A sampling of the headlines: Trump “strays from script” … “mocks affordability” … “turns to grievances” … “fails to feel Americans’ pain on prices” … “spends little time on economics.” In other words? Trump an…
Trump Tests 'Affordability' Message in PA Battleground District
In hallmark fashion, he veered far off script and off the topic of affordability at times. He attacked Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn. - prompting a chant of "send her back" to Somalia - denigrated windmills, mocked transgender people and called his predecessor, Joe Biden, a "son of a b----."
Trump delivers 'a simple message' on affordability in battleground Pa. congressional district • Maine Morning Star
President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at the Mount Airy Casino Resort in Monroe County, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (Photo by Peter Hall/Capital-Star)President Donald Trump kicked off his midterm campaign to retain Republican control of the U.S. House with a rally Tuesday in one of Pennsylvania’s most competitive congressional districts. Large banners reading “Lower Prices” and “Bigger Paychecks” flanked the stage at Mount Airy Cas…
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The Indiana Gazette OnlineTrump delivers ‘a simple message’ on affordability in battleground Pa. congressional district
President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at the Mount Airy Casino Resort in Monroe County, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (Photo by Peter Hall/Capital-Star)President Donald Trump kicked off his midterm campaign to retain Republican control of the U.S. House with a rally Tuesday in one of Pennsylvania’s most competitive congressional districts. Large banners reading “Lower Prices” and “Bigger Paychecks” flanked the stage at Mount Airy Cas…
Trump said affordability is a ‘hoax’ in his Pennsylvania speech. What do the latest numbers show? - Technology Shout
President Trump delivered the first of a series of speeches Tuesday night at a casino in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains aimed at allaying voters’ concerns about the cost of living ahead of next year’s midterm elections — concerns that fueled Democratic victories in New Jersey, Virginia, Florida and elsewhere the following year. “Sir, we have to start the campaign,” Trump quoted his chief of staff as saying. “We have to win the midterms, and you…
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