Trump leans into culture wars as economy dominates voters
President Trump emphasizes cultural issues at recent campaign rallies as polls show voters remain largely focused on the economy and inflation ahead of the midterm elections. Republicans are heavily utilizing anti-transgender and immigration messaging to energize their base.
President Donald Trump leaned into culture-war grievances during a campaign rally in Wasilla, Alaska, last week, even as national polls show economic concerns driving voter sentiment ahead of the November midterms. The strategy relies on anti-trans rhetoric and immigration attacks to energize low-propensity voters in deep-red districts.
