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Trump to Make New Economic Pitch in Georgia as Prices Stay High
President seeks to convince voters GOP has plan to lower inflation ahead of midterms
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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President Donald Trump will give a speech in Georgia on Thursday to outline his plans to make life more affordable for Americans, as he tries to convince voters the Republican Party has a strategy to bring down high prices ahead of the November midterm elections. Trump won re-election in 2024 in part due to his promise to reduce inflation, but he has struggled to show progress on that front, with public opinion polls indicating voter frustration over the cost of living.
Why it matters
Voter discontent over the economy and high prices has emerged as a major threat to Republican control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. Trump, as the de facto leader of the GOP, is under pressure to demonstrate his party has solutions to the inflation problem that has plagued the country.
The details
In his speech in Rome, Georgia, Trump is expected to tout his recent tax cut measures and plans to lower mortgage rates and drug prices. However, his past economic speeches have at times been off-message and have failed to acknowledge the continued strain many Americans feel at the grocery store and elsewhere. Trump's approval rating on his handling of the economy has declined in recent polls.
- Trump will deliver the speech on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
- A special election to fill the congressional seat previously held by Marjorie Taylor Greene will be held on March 10, 2026.
The players
Donald Trump
The 47th President of the United States, who is seeking to convince voters the Republican Party has a plan to lower inflation ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Marjorie Taylor Greene
A former Republican congresswoman who represented the district where Trump will deliver his speech, but who resigned her seat in January 2026 after a split with the president.
What they’re saying
“Trump will give the latest in a series of economic speeches in Georgia on Thursday as he seeks to persuade voters he and fellow Republicans have a plan to lower prices ahead of November's midterm congressional elections.”
— Tim Reid and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters reporters (Reuters)
“Trump's speech in Rome, Georgia, will highlight his plans "to make life affordable for working people,”
— Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary (Reuters)
What’s next
A special election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's former congressional seat will be held on March 10, 2026, providing an early test of Trump's influence within the Republican Party.
The takeaway
Trump's ability to convince voters the GOP has a credible plan to address high inflation and the cost of living will be crucial for Republican chances in the 2026 midterm elections, where control of Congress hangs in the balance.
