Trump focuses on divisive messages as his 2020 reelection campaign takes shape
By Seung Min Kim and Seung Min Kim White House reporter Email Bio Follow Toluse Olorunnipa Toluse Olorunnipa White House reporter Email Bio Follow April 15 at 8:38 PM President Trump escalated his attacks on a Muslim member of Congress and “Radical Left Democrats” on Monday ahead of a reelection campaign that is quickly taking shape around divisive messages centered on immigration and patriotism.
The dueling Trumps on Tax Day highlighted a parallel dynamic at play ahead of his reelection bid: While the broader GOP apparatus is attempting to focus on the economy, the campaigner in chief is seizing on more confrontational messages that may appeal to the base but potentially turn off swing voters.
Meanwhile, officials at the National Republican Senatorial Committee released a colorful video set to peppy music that touted the benefits of the GOP tax law, while the group’s chairman, Sen. Todd C. Young , co-wrote an op-ed that celebrated “higher wages, record economic optimism, record low unemployment” thanks to Republican policies.He began his day with a 6:29 a.m.
The president added: “We can retake the House, I think, over this issue . . . As soon as we do, we’re going to get this straightened out.” Murtaugh added, “Like millions of Americans, the president found Rep. Omar’s comments on Jews and remarks belittling the 9/11 attacks to be offensive.”
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