President Trump spoke about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.

MOUNT POCONO, Pennsylvania, Dec 9 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump tried to reassure Americans that the U.S. economy was healthy at a campaign-style rally on Tuesday as Republicans brace for a tough fight to hold control of Congress in next year’s midterm elections.

In his roughly 100-minute speech, he talked about his love of the word "tariff" and zeroed in on the "fake news" reporters covering the event. At times, supporters chanted "four more years," although experts have told PolitiFact another Trump candidacy would violate the 22nd Amendment’s clear intent.

Following dismal results for Republicans in last month’s off-cycle elections, the White House has sought to convince voters that the economy will emerge stronger next year and that any anxieties over inflation have nothing to do with Trump.

President Donald Trump visited northeast Pennsylvania Tuesday night to tout the work he says his administration has done to lower costs. He’s selling his economic agenda ahead of what’s expected to be a challenging midterm election season for Republicans.

Trump's remarks come as he and GOP candidates are seeking to head off rising affordability concerns among voters.

The Poconos in Pennsylvania offers some of the most breathtaking natural beauty in the country, and this scenic hotel lets you get up close.

Trump's speech Dec. 9 at the Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono comes as Republicans struggle with their response to affordability concerns.

President Trump has taken the stage in Mount Pocono, Pa., to deliver a speech on the economy amid backlash from American consumers on higher costs. He heaped praise on the receptive audience, which he said included many “proud, hardworking American patriots.”