Trump has doubts about whether his economic policies can help in the midterm elections

According to the Wall Street Journal, in an interview in the Oval Office, Trump promoted his efforts to secure hundreds of billions of dollars in investment for the United States, arguing that the funds would help transform the American economy. But he also acknowledged that it was impossible to predict whether that would translate into a political advantage for Republicans in next fall's election. Asked if Republicans would lose the House of Representatives in November, Trump said: "I'm not sure. I don't know when all this money will actually work." He cited predictions that the effect could be felt in the second quarter. Economic concerns helped propel Trump to victory in the 2024 election, but since his return to the White House, voters have tended to view his handling of the economy negatively. Mr. Trump said he would lower prices while insisting he had already done so. "I think by the time we need to talk about the election - which is in a few months - our prices will be in good shape," Mr. Trump said, blaming Democrats for inflation.