Trump To Tour After Record-Length State Of The Union
Trump will travel to Texas on Friday to promote his 108-minute State of the Union focused on the economy and security.
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Overview
President Donald Trump will travel to Texas on Friday to promote his State of the Union, and Vice President JD Vance will visit a Wisconsin factory on Thursday, White House officials said.
Trump delivered a 108-minute State of the Union that emphasized economic prosperity and a more secure America and included attention-grabbing moments such as awarding honors to Olympic athletes.
Democrats, including Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, rebutted that families still struggle under Trump’s policies, while Republican allies Sen. Markwayne Mullin and Sen. Eric Schmitt said the speech will set the tone for the year.
Polls showed just 39% of U.S. adults approved of Trump’s handling of the economy in February, and the White House said senior officials will travel regularly until the midterms to sell the message.
Trump urged measures to limit mail-in ballots and require photo ID and warned about Iran, and he plans to focus on the economy and energy in Texas ahead of the March 3 congressional primaries.
Analysis
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FAQ
President Trump is expected to visit Corpus Christi, Texas, on Friday.
The visit is scheduled on the final day of early voting, just days before the March 3 congressional primaries, to promote his State of the Union message on the economy and security.
No, Trump has not endorsed a candidate in the Republican U.S. Senate primary race between John Cornyn, Ken Paxton, and Wesley Hunt, despite endorsing others in Texas races.
Trump's State of the Union address lasted 108 minutes and focused on economic prosperity, national security, limiting mail-in ballots, photo ID requirements, and warnings about Iran.
The visit could influence the March 3 primaries with heavy political overtones, as Trump has endorsed dozens of Republicans, and Corpus Christi is a battleground for Hispanic voters.
