VP Vance Touts Trump's Economic Agenda in Competitive Wisconsin District

Vance visits factory in Plover, Wisconsin as Trump heads to Texas after State of the Union

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Vice President JD Vance is attempting to advance President Donald Trump's affordability rhetoric with a visit to a machining facility in Plover, Wisconsin. The trip comes as Trump heads to Texas in a similar push to connect with voters after the State of the Union address, where he at times falsely touted economic progress and criticized Democrats.

Why it matters

Wisconsin was a key battleground state in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump winning the state by less than a percentage point. Portage County, where Plover is located, was one of the few areas in Wisconsin that Trump did not win. The economy has consistently ranked as a top concern for American voters, making Vance's visit an attempt to shore up support in a competitive district.

The details

Vance will speak to workers at a machining facility in Plover, Wisconsin, in Portage County. While Trump won Wisconsin overall in 2024, he did not win Portage County. Americans have consistently ranked the economy as a top concern, with disapproval of Trump's economic handling hitting a new high in a recent poll.

  • On Thursday, Vance will visit the factory in Plover, Wisconsin.
  • On Friday, Trump will travel to Texas in a similar push to connect with voters after the State of the Union address.

The players

JD Vance

The current Vice President of the United States, appointed by President Donald Trump.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States who is attempting to advance his economic agenda through visits to key swing states.

Jay Warner

A worker in Plover, Wisconsin who told NewsNation that the economy 'could be better for everybody'.

Tracy Sattler

A resident of Plover, Wisconsin who told NewsNation that her family of four is 'living like we're in college again' due to the difficult economic conditions.

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What they’re saying

“The economy 'could be better for everybody'.”

— Jay Warner, Worker in Plover, Wisconsin (NewsNation)

“It takes me about $400 to $500 just to get the bare minimum … it's very difficult. Groceries, gas, travel, anything.”

— Tracy Sattler, Plover, Wisconsin resident (NewsNation)

What’s next

Trump will travel to Texas on Friday in a similar push to connect with voters after the State of the Union address.

The takeaway

Vance's visit to the competitive Wisconsin district is an attempt by the Trump administration to shore up support in a key battleground state, as the economy continues to be a top concern for American voters.