Republican strategist Karl Rove has warned President Trump about making too many promises to the American people about the quality of the economy, predicting failure to deliver could cost Republicans in the midterm elections. Rove argued that Trump is addicted to superlatives and self-congratulations, prone to declaring premature success. Independents, who are deeply concerned about tariffs, debt, and prices, do not generally agree with Trump’s depiction of things. Rove also wrote that Trump and his allies would be smarter to underpromise and overdeliver, especially since righting the economy will take time. He argued that it is self-destructive for Republicans to make over-the-top claims, as how voters feel about their own circumstances will greatly influence next year’s outcome. The analysis comes as the president seeks to reassure the public about the economy following the latest dismal jobs report and uncertainty around his trade agenda following the latest rollout of tariffs on foreign trading partners.
Rove warns Trump against overpromising on the economy.
