President Trump talks Iran and the Economy at a rally in Georgia ahead of the Midterms

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How did President Trump frame the economy and affordability at the Georgia rally?

Lisa Lucera 0:03
Talking economic policy. I'm Lisa Lucera, Fox News. That was one of the key themes of President Trump's speech during a speech in a key swing state.
Arlene Graham Nordone 0:12
The president put affordability in focus during an event in Marietta, Georgia.
Donald J. Trump 0:17
Two years ago. Our country was dead, and now we're the hottest country anywhere in the world, respected by everybody all over the world.
Arlene Graham Nordone 0:25
President Trump concedes energy prices are up as a result of military strikes against Iran, but says inflation is falling.

What claims did Trump make about stock market performance and inflation?

Donald J. Trump 0:32
And this is despite this that's going on. The stock market has hit 73 all-time highs since the election. Think of that.
Arlene Graham Nordone 0:39
The cost of living is the top issue for voters, according to Fox polling, and support for President Trump's handling of the economy has fallen 13 points since March.
Lisa Lucera 0:50
Fox's Jared Halpern at the White House on Iran. The president said they continue to get hit hard.
Donald J. Trump 0:54
They want to make a deal, but I say they're not ready to make a deal. Because every time they make a deal, they want to change it and everything. They're not ready. They'll be ready very soon.
Lisa Lucera 1:06
It's coming even as the U.S. and Iran continue to exchange fire. The president traveled to Georgia after attending the dignified transfer of four soldiers killed last weekend in the Iran conflict.
Donald J. Trump 1:17
Been there many times before.
Lisa Lucera 1:19
This was in particular something very sad. The president invited the family of Lieutenant Tyler Feehan, who was from Georgia, to travel back from Delaware there with him on Air Force One. By a vote of 216 to 214, all Democrats opposing, the House has adopted.

How did Trump address Iran and ongoing military exchanges during the rally?

Lisa Lucera 1:35
a $95 billion budget proposal that would fund the Iran conflict and other White House priorities. But Republicans were divided over the plan, conservatives expressing concerns because there's no spending cuts to offset the cost. Wall Street, the Dow lost six points, the Nasdaq minus 146, the S&P off 10. America's listening to Fox News.
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Why did the president visit Georgia after the dignified transfer of fallen soldiers?

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Lisa Lucera 2:15
A chaotic Democratic primary in Wisconsin has the party asking for a do-over.
Jeff Manasso 2:20
Outgoing Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers endorsing fellow Democrat David Crowley, who previously dropped out of the governor's race, who's now back in. After Lieutenant Governor Sarah Rodriguez dropped out last week over a campaign funding scandal. The chaos prompting the Wisconsin Democratic Party to ask the state elections commission. to allow tens of thousands of voters who've already cast absentee ballots to vote again against rules previously set by the commission. A do-over would also trigger a court battle with a primary in Wisconsin just three weeks away. Jeff Manosso, Fox News.
Lisa Lucera 2:57
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis says the number of U.S. adults out of the workforce has surged to more than 100 million in June.
Unknown 3:04
The overall number of those who are not working is now higher than at the height of the Great Recession or the COVID pandemic. It covers all Americans age 16 and over who aren't currently working, and that includes retirees and students.

What Congressional action and market reaction followed the proposed $95 billion funding plan for the Iran conflict?

Unknown 3:20
But if you drill down even further, 5.3 million workers, or about 5% of the total, have dropped out because they are discouraged or they're not even bothering to look for work. Up to 22% of America's non-working population are on long-term illness, disability, or other forms of benefits.
Lisa Lucera 3:41
businesses, Ashley Webster, retirees make up about 50% of those not working while about 16% are in school full-time. The Apollo Gallery at the Louvre Museum is reopening to the public for the first time since the theft last year of the crown jewels.

What other national stories were covered in the newscast, including Wisconsin primary chaos and workforce data?

Lisa Lucera 3:55
The museum has removed the collections and precious jewels, returning the gallery to its original ceremonial purpose. Security of the museum has been increased with new surveillance cameras and anti-intrusion systems. I'm Lisa Lucera, this is Fox News.

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