WASHINGTON, D.C., May 7, 2025 — Former President Donald Trump has kicked off a nationwide policy tour under the banner “America First 2025,” signaling a sharpened agenda ahead of the Republican National Convention.

The tour began Monday evening with a packed rally in Des Moines, Iowa.

Trump outlined his key policy priorities, including stricter immigration controls and economic nationalism.

“We will shut the border, bring back jobs, and stop endless wars,” Trump told a crowd of over 10,000 supporters.

He also promised sweeping tax cuts and a crackdown on crime in major U.S. cities.

The former president remains the GOP frontrunner in polls despite ongoing legal battles.

Trump faces multiple indictments related to his business dealings and 2020 election challenges.

Still, his base remains fiercely loyal, chanting “Trump 2024!” throughout the event.

Political analysts say the tour is an effort to reframe his campaign around specific policy goals.

The tour will visit key battleground states including Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Georgia.

Trump’s advisors say his messaging will emphasize “law, order, and prosperity.”

Democrats have criticized the tour as “divisive rhetoric aimed at undermining democracy.”

President Joe Biden, expected to be his likely rival again, has not yet commented publicly.

Trump’s campaign says it raised $8 million in donations within 24 hours of the Iowa speech.

The former president also teased a potential running mate, hinting it could be a “strong woman.”

Crowds held signs reading “Save America” and “Finish the Wall.”

Security at the rally was tight, with local police and Secret Service present.

The next stop on the tour is scheduled for Phoenix, Arizona, later this week.