Sen. John Kennedy, a Republican from Louisiana, urged former President Donald Trump to make affordability a central focus in the run‑up to the 2024 midterm elections.
Kennedy raised the point while commenting on a newly released advertising campaign that extols the president, saying that public resources should not be used for personal promotion.
He added, “no official should spend public money on private ads for themselves.”
The remarks come as lawmakers and watchdog groups face heightened scrutiny over the use of taxpayer funds for political messaging.
Affordability—covering the cost of groceries, gasoline and housing—has emerged as a key concern for voters ahead of the November elections, according to recent polling.
Trump has not yet responded to Kennedy’s call, and the ad campaign remains under discussion among Republican strategists.
With the midterms approaching, both parties are expected to emphasize economic issues, and affordability is likely to shape campaign narratives.
<small>Source: CBS News — read the original story there.</small>
