ABIGAIL JACKSON: Former Trump Aide on Midterm Messaging, Democratic Probes, & 2028 Strategy

Former White House Deputy Press Secretary and current Executive Vice President for OnMessage Public Strategies Abigail Jackson joins the show to provide post-election perspective on Republican midterm setbacks. Jackson responds to morning remarks from incoming Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, arguing that incoming Democratic majorities will prioritize political investigations and subpoenas against the Trump administration over substantive economic solutions. The discussion analyzes voter frustration over inflation and gasoline prices, with Jackson contending that the election results reflected a general pushback against the status quo rather than an endorsement of progressive policies. The segment evaluates conservative economic achievements—including job creation, prescription drug price reductions, and Trump accounts—and discusses the party's messaging roadmap toward the 2028 presidential cycle, addressing youth voter turnout, the ongoing search for a permanent White House Press Secretary, and the need for unified communication across all levels of the GOP. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #AbigailJackson #OnMessagePublicStrategies #WhiteHousePressSecretary #Midterms2026 #ElectionResults #ChuckSchumer #HakeemJeffries #CongressionalInvestigations #Affordability #GasPrices #2028Elections #DonaldTrump