Trump to Make New Economic Pitch in Georgia

Former president seeks to convince voters GOP has plan to lower prices ahead of midterms

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Former President Donald Trump will deliver a speech in Georgia on Thursday, outlining his plans to make life more affordable for working people as he tries to persuade voters that he and fellow Republicans have a strategy to bring down high inflation ahead of the November midterm elections.

Why it matters

Voter concerns over the cost of living have emerged as a major threat to Republican control of Congress in the upcoming midterms. Trump, who won re-election in 2024 partly on his promise to reduce inflation, is seeking to shore up GOP support by presenting himself as the party's chief messenger on the economy.

The details

In the speech, Trump is expected to tout his recent tax cuts that will provide savings for millions of families, as well as his plans to lower mortgage rates, housing prices, and drug costs. The former president has asserted in recent speeches that inflation has been "beaten" or is "way down" almost 50 times, though the overall yearly inflation rate remains above 2%.

  • Trump will deliver the speech on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
  • The midterm congressional elections are scheduled for November 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States who is seeking to position himself as the Republican Party's leading voice on the economy ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Karoline Leavitt

The White House Press Secretary who announced details of Trump's upcoming speech in Georgia.

Marjorie Taylor Greene

A former Republican congresswoman who represented the district where Trump will deliver his speech, but resigned her seat in January after a falling out with the former president.

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What they’re saying

“Trump's speech in Rome, Georgia, will highlight his plans "to make life affordable for working people.”

— Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary

“The polls are rigged even more than the writers. The real number is 64%, and why not, our Country is 'hotter' than ever before.”

— Donald Trump (Truth Social)

What’s next

A special election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's former congressional seat will be held on March 10, 2026, and Trump has endorsed a local prosecutor in an attempt to clear the field.

The takeaway

Trump's speech in Georgia is part of his broader effort to position himself as the Republican Party's leading voice on the economy and inflation ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, where voter concerns over the cost of living have emerged as a major threat to GOP control of Congress.