Trump and Obama campaign in key states as economic concerns dominate midterm elections

With less than a week remaining before Election Day, President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama are campaigning across key states as both parties work to reach undecided voters.

(NBC)- With less than a week remaining before Election Day, President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama are campaigning across key states as both parties work to reach undecided voters.

Obama is scheduled to campaign in Georgia on Wednesday, supporting Democratic candidates in competitive races for the U.S. Senate and governor’s office.

Trump is heading to Ohio after making two campaign stops Tuesday in Texas, where Republicans are working to defend a closely watched Senate seat.

“We need that vote. We need that vote,” Trump told supporters.

During his Texas visit, Trump highlighted a shipment of Venezuelan oil and announced plans to eliminate methane regulations implemented during the Biden administration.

The president said the rollback would save consumers and energy producers $45 billion in costs.

Trump did not provide additional details about the projected savings, while critics raised concerns about the potential environmental impact.

The announcement comes as voters continue to express frustration over high energy prices and the broader cost of living.

“The economy isn’t working for me at this moment, but I feel that there’s going to be a change,” Texas voter Martin Ramirez said.

Several voters interviewed in Texas said they were evaluating candidates individually rather than voting strictly along party lines.

Health care affordability is also emerging as a concern.

Texas voter and health care worker Eva Hinojosa said she has noticed more patients skipping medical appointments because of rising expenses.

“They’re unable to come and take care of their health because their copay is so elevated and it’s changing every single time, but what’s not changing is their income,” Hinojosa said.

Obama has focused on rising prices during his recent campaign appearances, blaming the Trump administration’s policies for increasing household costs.

“The Administration’s actions are directly responsible for rising costs,” Obama said.

Trump, meanwhile, argues that Republican policies will improve Americans’ financial outlook.

“More money in your pockets, bigger paychecks for your families,” Trump told supporters.

With Election Day approaching, both parties are making their final appeals to voters as economic concerns remain central to the campaign debate.