Rep. Scalise: Socialism will be the 'prevailing theme' of the 2020 election

President Donald Trump has "a great story to tell" about the strength of the U.S. economy, and his embrace of "freedom" over socialism, House Minority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise told ABC News’ Powerhouse Politics Podcast.

Scalise spoke to Powerhouse Politics Podcast hosts Rick Klein and Mary Bruce on Wednesday, the day after President Trump’s fiery campaign kickoff Tuesday in Orlando.

“Just because you lost in 2016 doesn't mean you can just focus on... harassing the person that that won,” Scalise told ABC.

Despite growing tensions between Congressional Republicans and Democrats as 2020 approaches, Scalise told ABC he was excited to “come together and do something really positive” with his Democratic colleagues in the upcoming Congressional Baseball Game.

Scalise is expected to face off against the Democrats—notably his friend and Democratic opponent Rep. Cedric Richmond—in the charity game next week. Still recovering from injuries in 2017, Scalise expressed his excitement to finally get “Back in the Game.”

Powerhouse Politics podcast is a weekly program that posts every Wednesday, and includes headliner interviews and in-depth looks at the people and events shaping U.S. politics. Powerhouse Politics podcast is hosted by ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl and ABC News Political Director Rick Klein.