President Donald Trump told the Wall Street Journal he is unsure whether Republicans will keep control of the House in next year’s midterm elections, saying several economic policies have not yet taken full effect. The interview was conducted on Friday and published Saturday. Reuters summarized the remarks, citing reporting by Anusha Shah in Bengaluru.
Trump Expresses Doubt His Economic Agenda Will Secure House For Republicans, WSJ Reports
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U.S. President Donald Trump said he was uncertain that Republicans would retain control of the House of Representatives in next year’s midterm elections, telling the Wall Street Journal that some of his economic policies have not yet taken full effect.
In an interview conducted on Friday and published by the newspaper on Saturday, Trump suggested the delayed impact of certain economic measures could affect voter sentiment ahead of the midterms.
"Some of these policies haven't had time to show results," the president told the Wall Street Journal, according to the report.
The comments were summarized by Reuters, citing reporting by Anusha Shah in Bengaluru. The president’s remarks highlight uncertainty within Republican ranks about whether near-term economic indicators will translate into electoral gains.
What This Means
Political analysts say early economic moves often take months to influence public perception. If voters do not yet feel the benefits of policy changes, the governing party can face challenges holding a legislative majority in midterm contests.
Reporting: Anusha Shah in Bengaluru; interview and initial reporting by the Wall Street Journal.
