Trump keeps an Ohio tank factory open because the last US tank battle was 28 years ago and he accordingly says stupid things.
Candidate of Boeing, Individual-1 boosts the production for foreign arms sales of the US main battle tank. Compensating for the bad news of the closure of the Lordstown GM plant where he blamed the union, this is simply another stunt, and more about campaign fundraising.
The visit is part of a 2020 Trump strategy to appear in battleground states in his official White House capacity as much as possible this year, said a person with knowledge of the plans who was not authorized to speak publicly. Trump is expected to make similar trips throughout the year as he seeks to boost enthusiasm to counter an energized Democratic base. It’s a strategy employed by previous presidents, both to leverage the prestige of office for political purposes and to offset the steep costs of presidential campaign travel with corresponding taxpayer-funded events.
Trump is set to visit the Lima Army Tank Plant, which had been at risk for closure but is now benefiting from his administration’s investments in defense spending. He’ll also hold a fundraiser for his re-election campaign in Canton. Administration officials said the resurgence of the tank plant, which has benefited that region of the state, offers a compelling story for Trump to relate.
