US President Donald Trump is preparing to intensify domestic travel to promote his economic agenda, a White House official said Thursday, following Republican losses in recent elections where affordability dominated voter concerns.
The senior official told AFP that Trump’s in-country engagements “will continue to ramp up,” confirming a CNN report that the administration is considering more trips and speeches to bolster his standing on the economy.
Trump has faced pressure from the right flank of his party — including ally Marjorie Taylor Greene — to prioritise domestic issues over foreign travel and peace negotiations.
“Cleaning up Joe Biden’s inflation and economic disaster has been a top focus for President Trump since Day One,” White House spokesman Kush Desai said. He added that Trump is pursuing measures to lower the cost of essentials such as fuel and groceries, noting last week’s deal aimed at reducing prices of certain weight-loss drugs.
Despite recent Democratic gains in New Jersey, Virginia and New York, Trump insisted the US is “in better shape than ever,” speaking Wednesday as he signed a bill ending the longest government shutdown in American history.
In recent days, the president has unveiled new proposals, including a potential $2,000 dividend for Americans funded through his tariff regime.
Inflation has remained a persistent political challenge in the post-pandemic era, with Trump now attempting to succeed where Biden’s outreach efforts fell short.
