President Donald Trump attempted to shift public focus to bread-and-butter issues amid outcry over two fatal shootings by US border and immigration agents. In a speech in Iowa, Trump praised his economic record, claiming the economy was booming and America was respected globally. He warned of dire consequences if Democrats won the midterm elections and boasted about the success of his tax cuts and tariffs. Despite some economic gains, there are signs of weakness, with much of the benefits going to wealthy Americans.
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