White House grapples with how to sell Trump agenda

President Trump and White House officials are grappling with how best to sell their agenda to the American people ahead of next November’s crucial midterm elections. Trump’s approval ratings are flagging, his sweeping tariffs are at risk in front of the Supreme Court, and Democrats won big in statewide elections in New Jersey and Virginia in early November, putting the president and Republicans on the back foot. White House allies argued Trump does not lack for accomplishments, pointing to a major tax and spending bill and a number of fulfilled campaign promises. The question, sources close to the administration said, is how Trump and his team will persuade voters they are better off. Read more