A political analyst said Wednesday that President Donald Trump has undermined Republicans' message on the economy.
Brendan Buck, MS NOW political analyst, said that Republicans are increasingly worried about maintaining hold of political power, especially in swing states.
"I mean, the economy is not the only issue in politics, but it is the most important issue in every election," Buck said. "And Republicans understand that. And I think they're probably pretty desperate for the president to wake up and realize that, that he's got a problem."
Republicans have signaled that if they can't address affordability and economic woes, then they could lose control of the House majority.
"Look, most of these guys, you know, don't need to worry about a general election. But if you are not focused on the number one issue that people care about, you're going to be in trouble. That's what Marjorie Taylor Greene, of all people, has recognized and has been waving this flag," Buck said. "We are going to be in the minority in the House unless we have an answer to this issue. And if the president is not even aware that this is a problem, if he's telling you the economy is a plus plus, plus, you're just talking way past people."
Trump's message that the economy is booming has struck a nerve among voters who see otherwise — and Republican lawmakers fighting to maintain hold of their seats — but they can't count on Trump to course correct that, Buck explained.
"This is the problem, when he goes in these rallies, people are cheering for him. He gets feedback that this is all good stuff. This is great. We don't need to change anything," Buck said. "Meanwhile, your battleground members are desperate for a solution. Anything that they can hang their hat on, and they're just not going to come from the White House."
