President Trump is in Las Vegas on his second day in the West to promote his administration's efforts to ease the cost of living and to lay out "Working Families Tax Cuts," which the White House says Democrats opposed. The trip follows an RNC fundraiser in California and comes amid pressure over the Iran conflict and a challenging midterm outlook for Republicans. The White House has increased the president's campaign appearances as the party prepares for tough races.
Trump Returns To Las Vegas To Spotlight Cost-Of-Living Push
Trump hits the campaign trail in Las Vegas
President Donald Trump is spending his second day in the West with a planned appearance in Las Vegas, where he will deliver a speech highlighting his administration's efforts to address the rising cost of living.
The visit follows a Republican National Committee fundraiser in California on Tuesday and comes at a challenging moment for the administration. The White House has stepped up the president's public appearances as Republicans prepare for a difficult midterm cycle.
White House spokeswoman Liz Huston said Trump will outline "his Working Families Tax Cuts" during the Las Vegas event and will press the point that Democrats voted against those measures. Huston suggested the president will use the appearance to contrast his policies with Democratic opposition.
Trump also faces pressure over the ongoing and unpopular conflict with Iran, an issue that has weighed on public and political sentiment. Separately, he declined to sign a housing bill that many officials have called one of the administration's most significant steps this year toward improving housing affordability.
With midterm outlooks proving difficult for Republicans, the White House appears to be relying on high-profile stops like Las Vegas to frame the administration's economic message and energize supporters ahead of the fall elections.
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