Trump pollster: GOP must stop running against itself and go on offense ahead of midterm elections
John McLaughlin, a pollster for Donald Trump, suggests Republicans must shift from internal divisions to a unified offensive strategy focused on economic issues and contrasts with Democrats ahead of the midterm elections. He notes that while Trump's approval ratings remain relatively strong, Republican voter turnout has not rebounded to 2024 levels, posing a challenge. McLaughlin believes Republicans can improve their prospects by emphasizing popular policies and contrasting Democratic actions on taxes, immigration, and economic growth.
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Welcome to Thursday’s Washington Secrets with a look inside how the White House might be approaching the midterm elections. John McLaughlin, Donald Trump’s pollster, runs us through some of his latest numbers (which have a positive take on Trump’s approval rating), and he sets out what the president and Republicans can do to improve what will be a difficult showing in November … Secrets: What are the issues that will decide the election? Recommended Stories Will Trump hear the king’s subtle message on restraint? Ask Comey Inside the hottest party in town as royal mania takes over Washington Mike Johnson says King Charles’s speech to Congress will be a ‘unifying event’ John McLaughlin: The economic issues are the most important national issues right now.
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