- Trump has repeatedly highlighted areas of potential bipartisan cooperation, particularly after the 2018 midterms.
- The former president frequently pointed to economic revival in key industries as a shared success.
- International diplomacy also featured similar rhetoric about finding common ground.
Bipartisan Outreach Efforts
Former President Donald Trump has used the phrase "we have a lot of things in common" in multiple contexts, most notably during his post-2018 midterm press conference. Facing a newly Democratic-controlled House, Trump pointed to infrastructure and healthcare as potential areas for bipartisan legislation. "Maybe we'll make a deal, maybe we won't," he said at the time, while emphasizing shared legislative priorities between the parties.
Economic Revival Claims
Trump consistently tied his bipartisan overtures to what he described as unprecedented economic growth. He highlighted specific industries - steel, aluminum and mining - that he claimed had been "dead" before his administration's policies revived them. These remarks often included references to conversations with world leaders who allegedly described America's economic performance as "a miracle."
Diplomatic Context
The same phrasing emerged in international settings, particularly during the 2019 G7 summit in France. In joint remarks with President Emmanuel Macron, both leaders joked about their shared dislike for wasting time. The summit marked a transition point as the U.S. prepared to host the next G7 meeting, with Trump's relationship with other world leaders under scrutiny.
Editor's Note: These statements represent historical context from Trump's first term (2017-2021) and do not reflect current developments as of May 2025.