🇺🇸 Donald Trump
WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers comments on economic policy at a campaign rally in Asheville, NC
What happened
Trump spoke at the Harrah's Cherokee Center, using a custom stage with backdrops reading "No tax for Social Security" and "No tax on tips." He discussed his economic agenda, which includes increasing drilling for oil, imposing new tariffs on foreign imports, and extending his 2017 tax cuts. Trump also attacked his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, on the economy.
Why it matters
The speech is significant because it is part of Trump's campaign to relaunch his presidential bid and differentiate himself from Harris on economic policy. The event was held in a battleground state where Trump won in 2016, and he is expected to face off against Harris in the 2024 election.
Key facts
- Trump's campaign listed the effects of inflation on North Carolina since Biden took office.
- A new poll found that Americans are more likely to trust Trump than Harris on the economy, but the margin is narrow.
- Trump's speech was held at a smaller venue than usual, with fewer than 3,000 seats.
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