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Trump to make a rare West Coast trip to talk about the economy, something polls show he's weak on

Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: AP, as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK) · August 4, 2026 · 1 min read

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President Trump is planning a visit to the West Coast, which is a rare occurrence. He will be traveling to California and Nevada. The purpose of his trip is to discuss the economy and differentiate himself from Democrats on this issue.

Polls have indicated that the economy is a topic where President Trump is perceived as being weak. Further information about the trip is available from ABC13 Houston, including any additional details about his schedule and plans while in California and Nevada.

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Category: local · Published: August 4, 2026 · Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) · Reading time: 1 min

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Trump to make a rare West Coast trip to talk about the economy, something polls show he's weak on

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