Trump admin walks economic messaging tightrope ahead of midterms

Trump administration officials acknowledge that strong economic data alone will not convince Americans they are better off, seeking to avoid the Biden-era mistake of touting growth while prices remain high. The administration is balancing promotion of strong growth with acknowledgment of cost-of-living frustrations, a high-wire act weeks before midterms. This marks a shift in messaging strategy, explicitly linking Trump's policies to the price run-up.