Trump Highlights Lower Drug Prices as Key Strategy for GOP Midterm Success

During a brief interaction in Allentown, Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump emphasized that a significant reduction in drug prices will be crucial for the Republican Party's success in upcoming midterm elections. Speaking to reporters before departing for Joint Base Andrews aboard Air Force One, Trump highlighted recent efforts to lower medication costs, claiming reductions of up to 1,500 percent by implementing a 'Favored Nations' policy that aligns U.S. drug prices with those of other countries. He recounted sending letters to pharmaceutical companies last week, urging them to charge American consumers the same rates as in international markets. Trump argued that this approach would be a decisive issue in the elections, suggesting that opponents opposing these measures would struggle to win. Trump projected that over the next two to three months, drug prices could decrease dramatically, not just by modest percentages but by substantial margins, emphasizing the disparity between U.S. prices and those paid elsewhere worldwide. He reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring Americans pay the lowest drug prices available globally, advocating for a policy that makes the U.S. equal to th...