Trump hits campaign trail as voters voice economic anxiety

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Oct 15, 2026
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President Trump is back on the campaign trail trying
to give Republicans a boost ahead of
next month's midterm elections.
But with the cost of living still top of mind for voters,
Democrats say the president's economic
message isn't matching what Americans
are feeling at home. Alexander Hoff has more
from Washington this morning. Good morning.
Good morning, Desiree. President Trump briefly arriving back
at the White House around 4.15
this morning, wrapping up his multi-state western swing.
The aggressive campaign schedule will
continue as a new Fox News poll suggests
the economy is the GOP's biggest obstacle.
President Trump back on the campaign trail
and back to making his case to voters.
Because of the price of oil,
Texas and Oklahoma and North Dakota and all these places,
we're making a fortune.
But while the president touts his economic record,
a new Fox News poll shows voters are still feeling the pinch.
59% say the cost of living
is the country's top economic problem.
And nearly three out of four voters rate the economy as only
fair or poor. Democrats are seizing on the economic anxiety,
arguing the president's
promises have yet to deliver relief.
But Republicans insist the president's economic
agenda needs more time. He's fighting
for the American workers out there. He knows people
are suffering. He's trying to do his best,
but it's going to take some time still.
And with control of Congress on the line,
Republicans are counting on Trump to energize
their base. No one is better than President Trump
of bringing out the base and articulating
why he's president and why he won.
But Democrats say the president's presence on the campaign trail
could work in their favor.
And the White House is pushing back on concerns about inflation,
pointing to wage growth and tax cuts.
The president's upcoming schedule includes
stops in Kentucky, Kansas, North Carolina, and Georgia. Desiree.
Right now, Alexandra,
a Fox News poll shows that 77% of voters right now disapprove with how
the president and administration is handling that issue of inflation.
So of course, all eyes on
on this as we get closer to the midterm.
We appreciate you there in Washington for us.
Thanks.
Thank you.
