Trump bets big on ‘transactional politics’ in midterm sprint

President Trump is focusing on transactional politics ahead of the 2026 midterms by linking his administration to economic investments in key states. He has recently promoted significant funding proposals in Alaska and Iowa.
President Donald Trump is leaning into transactional politics in the final month of the 2026 midterm campaign, tying his administration directly to economic benefits in states that could determine control of Congress. This week alone, Trump has promoted billions of dollars in proposed investments in Alaska and Iowa, redirected $20 million in Department of Homeland […]
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