Trump Visits California and Nevada to Boost Midterm Campaign

President Donald Trump is conducting a two-day West Coast trip on August 4 and 5, 2026, to promote his administration's economic record and raise funds for the Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections. The trip begins Tuesday in Los Angeles, where Trump will headline a Republican National Committee dinner at the Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes. During the event, he intends to contrast his middle-class tax cuts and crime reduction efforts with the policies of California Governor Gavin Newsom.

On Wednesday, Trump travels to Las Vegas to deliver an economy-focused address at Red Rock Casino. He will specifically highlight the "no tax on tips" provision, which allows service workers to deduct up to $25,000 from their income taxes. The visit coincides with critical battleground races in Nevada, including Governor Joe Lombardo's reelection and a House race in the Third Congressional District.

Republican candidate Marty O’Donnell praised the Working Families Tax Cut during the trip's lead-up, while Democratic Representative Susie Lee claimed that Trump's tariffs are damaging Las Vegas and Canadian tourism. The visit also highlights the volatile relationship between Trump and Newsom; Trump has previously called the governor "dumb" and cited his dyslexia, while Newsom has accused the administration of weaponizing the Justice Department and criticized the president's economic management.