Key facts
- Trump is making promises contingent on Republican wins in November.
- Some GOP strategists warn the strategy could backfire due to corruption concerns.
President Donald Trump is touring the country, making promises of new manufacturing plants, settlements for veterans, and aid for farmers. However, he has stated that these promises will only be fulfilled if Republicans win in the upcoming November elections. While politicians commonly make promises to gain votes, this approach includes a "stick" component, which some Republican operatives believe could backfire. Concerns about government corruption are high among voters, with a recent Fox News poll indicating 60 percent of voters are extremely concerned about it, ranking it above inflation and healthcare anxieties. Michigan GOP strategist Jason Roe described the approach as "definitely novel."