Trump’s focus on DC construction projects complicates GOP’s affordability message

Published May 14, 2026 5:00am ET | Updated May 14, 2026 7:57am ET



Before President Donald Trump left Washington for Beijing this week, he made stark comments about the economic woes facing the public.

The “financial situation” of voters was not a priority, Trump said, as he seeks to end the Iran war.

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