President Trump launched his reelection campaign last night. It’s obviously anyone’s guess whether he can win. But if you’re getting your news from CNN, MSNBC, or the New York Times, you’re probably convinced at this point that he’s about to be impeached.
Assuming you see through such laughable disinformation, you’re probably aware that for all his sins, Trump has a pretty clear path to reelection.
First, he needs to take credit for the economy, and also avoid messing it up. Unemployment is at a historic low point, wages are up for lower-income workers, and the situation is especially good for black and Hispanic Americans. Trump, who as a reality star was popular outside the traditional conservative crowd, needs to continue making the most of this.
Yes, it’s always doubtful when presidents try to take credit for the economy. After all, economies rise and fall with business cycles and based on millions of individual choices. Former President Barack Obama was notorious for acting as if he had put the oil and gas in the ground that made the fracking revolution possible. But Trump can at least credibly make the case that, after years of relative stagnation under Obama, his deregulatory actions and tax cuts have allowed businesses to thrive.
Second, Trump needs to take credit for his accomplishments in foreign policy. Because as much as people complain about Trump’s brusque style in dealing with other nations, it has gotten good results in a number of important areas. Sometimes you just need a bull inside the china shop before you can get results.
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