Key advisors to President Donald Trump will gather to discuss strategies for the upcoming midterm elections in November. Amid declining approval ratings due to the war in Iran and rising gasoline prices, they will review the timing and targeting of significant election funding.
According to Axios, Trump's political advisors will meet on July 22 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, D.C., to evaluate polling results and election strategies.
This meeting marks the second gathering aimed at coordinating midterm strategies among the Republican Party, its candidates, and Trump's political organization. President Trump is not expected to attend.
During the meeting, Tony Fabrizio, a longtime polling expert for Trump, will provide insights on the midterm landscape. Also in attendance will be James Blair, who oversees election strategy execution, Suzy Wiles, the White House Chief of Staff, and Chris Lasavita, a former co-chair of Trump's campaign.
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Ronna McDaniel and various administration officials will also participate. However, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be absent due to an official visit to Manila, Philippines.
The Trump team is expected to discuss when and where to deploy approximately $530 million (about $780 billion) in election funds. This funding comes from Trump's super PAC and the RNC, excluding hundreds of millions in so-called 'dark money' secured by the nonprofit political group 'Securing American Greatness.'
Concerns are rising within the Republican Party that President Trump's declining approval ratings, driven by the war in Iran and rising gas prices, may jeopardize their majority in the House of Representatives. Various polls indicate that voters perceive the U.S. economy as struggling and are attributing this to President Trump.
John Anzalone, a Democratic pollster for The Wall Street Journal, noted last week on X (formerly Twitter) that voters feel President Trump's economic policies have worsened the situation, and he stated, "They are right."
Historically, it is common for the party of a sitting president to lose at least one chamber of Congress during midterm elections when they control both the House and Senate, adding pressure on the Republicans.
However, the Trump camp believes there is still a chance for victory, as voters are wary of the Democratic Party's progressive policies. They assess that the outcome of the election may hinge more on which party voters dislike more than which they prefer.
In preparation for the midterms, the Republican Party has also engaged in unusual redistricting efforts, aiming to secure up to 10 additional House seats to create a more favorable environment for maintaining their majority.
A Trump associate involved in the meeting stated, "President Trump's tax cuts have effectively reduced the financial burden on the public, and the president is keeping Americans safe. We have the personnel, message, and funding to make this clear."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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