President Donald Trump has a midterm year message to sell. Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday boasted about economic strength and a tougher America. The Republican president can test drive that narrative Friday when he travels to Texas. Vice President JD Vance will hit the road first, with a Thursday stop in Wisconsin. Republican lawmakers say Trump's speech sets the tone for their campaign message this year. Democrats argue many American families are still struggling under Trump’s policies. While presidential travel remains key, Trump is known for finding ways to grab attention. Trump peppered the speech with a series of made-for-social-media surprises designed to be clipped and replayed repeatedly.
