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Trump departs for West Coast trip to promote economic agenda
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Stetson Miller , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 5, 2026
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Key takeaway The president's schedule includes a fundraising dinner for the Republican National Committee in the Los Angeles area and an economic address in Las Vegas.
President Donald Trump has left Washington for a West Coast trip. The purpose of the trip is to promote his economic agenda and support Republicans in the midterm elections. The president's schedule includes a fundraising dinner for the Republican National Committee in the Los Angeles area and an economic address in Las Vegas.
A White House spokesperson mentioned that Trump will highlight the benefits of his tax cuts for American workers during the trip. Further details about the president's trip and economic agenda are available from the source, including information about the tax cut bill and its impact on working families.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 5, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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