Trump’s foreign policy focus sparks GOP fears ahead of midterms
President Trump is set to host Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary at the White House. The meeting is expected to center around the war in Ukraine and pressure on Hungary to halt Russian oil purchases. Meanwhile, some of Trump's allies express concern that he's spending too much time on foreign policy, potentially neglecting crucial domestic issues like the economy.
Trump's allies worry that his focus on foreign affairs, such as brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, threatening Venezuela, and planning a North Korea summit, might overshadow the economy. This concern is amplified by Trump's low approval ratings and the Democrats' recent electoral wins. The economy is widely regarded as the key issue for voters in the upcoming midterm elections.
In 2010, President Obama's party suffered significant losses due to economic concerns. Now, two-thirds of Americans feel Trump has fallen short on economic promises, similar to Obama's numbers a decade ago. Critics, including some conservative legal experts and protesters, argue that Trump has spent too much time on foreign policy at the expense of domestic economic transformation.
The White House plans to shift focus towards domestic issues, acknowledging the importance of the economy for midterm elections. However, they maintain that Trump's foreign policy work aligns with U.S. interests. Republicans, meanwhile, are advised to prioritize affordability and cost reduction for Americans to appeal to voters.
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