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Trump Touts Economic Wins in Miami Amid Election Setbacks and Global Investment Push
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President Trump promoted his economic agenda at the Miami Business Forum, highlighting foreign investments and deregulation, while addressing election losses and the government shutdown.
On the anniversary of his reelection, President Donald Trump spoke at the America Business Forum in Miami to highlight his administration's economic achievements despite recent electoral setbacks. Before a packed audience of business leaders, major international athletes, and political figures, Trump identified a triad of cornerstones in his economic agenda: deregulation, energy independence, and international investment.
He extolled Miami as an embodiment of American prosperity and emphasized Asian and Middle Eastern foreign investments he said would provide benefits to American communities. Meanwhile, Trump's recent diplomatic tour through Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea was framed as a success, with new tech and energy projects backed by Japanese funding.
The forum, held at the Kaseya Center and sponsored by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, featured high-profile guests including Serena Williams and Lionel Messi. Trump’s speech aimed to counter public concerns over inflation and affordability that dominated recent elections where Republicans lost key races in New Jersey and Virginia.
Despite acknowledging the negative impact of the ongoing government shutdown, Trump remained optimistic, saying “we have the greatest economy right now.” He also reiterated support for the opposition leader of Venezuela, María Corina Machado, and previewed his plans to host the 2026 G20 summit at his Doral golf club.
A Miami in the ascendancy, and set to host the next World Cup, represents the role that Trump sees the city playing nationally and even worldwide for economic and cultural leadership.