Former President Trump Auditions Before Top CEOs at Business Roundtable Event

Former President Trump is set to make a big impression on top CEOs as he auditions before the Business Roundtable in Washington on Thursday. Trump will be interviewed by his former chief economic adviser, Larry Kudlow, in hopes of keeping the focus on the economy. This event comes as Trump’s allies aim to showcase his economic plans and contrast them with President Biden’s approach, which some CEOs feel vilifies business.

The White House Chief of Staff, Jeff Zients, will also be speaking at the same meeting on behalf of President Biden, who is currently heading to the G7 Summit in Italy. The Business Roundtable has a practice of inviting both presumptive nominees to its June CEO Quarterly Meeting, providing a platform for both Trump and Biden to make their case to top business leaders.

A new forecast from The Economist gives Trump a 2-in-3 chance of winning the election, with Biden trailing at a 1-in-3 chance of re-election. This marks a significant shift from four years ago when Biden was given an 83% chance of winning. The Economist’s model combines state and national polls with economic indicators to predict the election results, running over 10,000 simulations to determine likely outcomes.

In contrast, a forecast from 538 released on Tuesday shows the race as tied, with Biden winning 52 times in 100 simulations and Trump winning 48 times. As the election season heats up, both candidates are making their case on key issues like inflation and economic policies.

Overall, the Business Roundtable event promises to be a crucial moment in the election cycle, as Trump and Biden vie for the support of top CEOs and showcase their visions for the economy. Stay tuned for more updates on this high-stakes audition.