The Ohio and Kentucky stops are meant to promote economic gains, but rising oil prices and Republican dissent over Iran threaten to complicate the message.
President Trump will give remarks in Kentucky on Wednesday afternoon, seeking to sell his economic agenda ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The trip also provides Trump an opportunity to highlight his support for retired Capt. Ed Gallrein, who is running to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) — a vocal critic of the president —…
Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton tells Meet the Press NOW he believes President Trump has “not nearly enough” made the case for America’s conflict with Iran. NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin, Brian Cheung, Keir Simmons and Courney Kube report on the war’s impact on rising oil and gas prices as the president touts his economic agenda on the road.
Affordability concerns among Americans are growing, particularly about how Trump will address rising gas prices.
President Trump said Wednesday the war against Iran is turning out to be "easier than we thought" and predicted that soaring oil prices will plummet again, as the conflict threatens to upend his focus on the economy in a midterm election.
