Senator Rosen Criticizes Trump's Economic Policies Ahead of Las Vegas Visit

Rosen says tariffs, health care costs, and tax provisions are hurting Nevada families and the state's gaming industry.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 8:08pm

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A serene, photorealistic painting of a Nevada state capitol building in warm, golden light, conveying a sense of political tension and economic uncertainty.Rosen's criticism of Trump's economic policies in Nevada could be a key issue in the 2024 presidential election.Las Vegas Today

Senator Jacky Rosen, a Democrat from Nevada, criticized President Donald Trump's economic policies during a press call on Tuesday, just hours before Trump's scheduled visit to Las Vegas to promote his tax agenda. Rosen blamed Trump for rising costs, declining tourism, and a struggling gaming industry in Nevada, saying the president's tariffs, health care policies, and tax provisions are hurting Nevada families.

Why it matters

Nevada's economy is heavily dependent on the gaming and tourism industries, so any policies that negatively impact those sectors can have significant ripple effects across the state. Rosen's criticism of Trump's economic record could be an important political issue as the 2024 presidential election approaches.

The details

Rosen said health care costs are skyrocketing and Trump is doing nothing to address the problem. She also said Trump's trade war with Canada, including tariffs, is hurting the backbone of Nevada's economy. Rosen argued that Trump's tax plan, which includes provisions that tax gambling losses, is contributing to decreased visitation numbers in Las Vegas, the state's largest city. She said the president needs to outline a concrete plan to bring down costs for Nevada families.

  • Rosen made her comments during a press call on Tuesday, April 15, 2026, just hours before Trump's scheduled visit to Las Vegas.
  • Las Vegas saw its biggest decline in visitors in over 50 years in 2025, according to Rosen.

The players

Jacky Rosen

A Democratic senator from Nevada who is criticizing President Trump's economic policies and their impact on the state.

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States who is visiting Las Vegas to promote his tax agenda.

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What they’re saying

“Sen. Jacky Rosen blamed President Donald Trump for rising costs and declining tourism in Nevada during a press call Tuesday, hours before Trump's scheduled visit to Las Vegas to promote his tax agenda.”

— Jacky Rosen, Senator

“Rosen said health care bills are skyrocketing and Trump is doing nothing but making things worse. She said the backbone of Nevada's economy is struggling due to cost-raising tariffs and Trump's fight with Canada.”

— Jacky Rosen, Senator

What’s next

Trump is scheduled to visit Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 16, 2026 to promote his tax agenda. It remains to be seen how Rosen's criticism of the president's economic policies will impact the visit and the broader political landscape in Nevada.

The takeaway

Rosen's criticism of Trump's economic record in Nevada highlights the political divide over the former president's policies and their impact on key swing states. As the 2024 election approaches, the economy and its effect on working families could be a major issue in the campaign.