"With Republicans in danger of losing control of the House next November, Trump needs to be a lift - not a drag - in tough districts if the GOP is to defy powerful historic trends and keep its majority. Trump's new push begins Tuesdayin the vital battleground of northeastern Pennsylvania. We're told the president will aggressively push back against criticism over the cost of everyday essentials - an issue that helped propel him to victory over Kamala Harris last year."
"He's floated several proposals to try to address cost-of-living concerns, including $2,000 tariff rebate checks and 50-year mortgages. Between the lines: White House aides see Trump as the Republican Party's best salesman - and its best chance to reverse falling poll numbers for both the president and his party. Trump is expected to use Tuesday's event to highlight what he's done to help the economy during his second term in office."
Republicans face risk of losing control of the House next November, making Trump's performance critical in tough districts. Trump will begin a new push Tuesday in northeastern Pennsylvania to counter criticism about rising costs. He has repeatedly insisted prices are coming down and labeled Democratic focus on affordability a "hoax" and "con job." He has proposed measures such as $2,000 tariff rebate checks and 50-year mortgages to address cost-of-living concerns. White House aides view him as the GOP's best salesman and hope he can reverse falling poll numbers while previewing additional plans. High prices are expected to define the 2026 elections.
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