Trump Wants Voters to ‘Pretend’ He Is on the Ballot in November. But Will that Backfire?

Trump wants voters to ‘pretend’ he is on the ballot in November. But will that backfire?

President Donald Trump thinks inserting himself into the midterm elections will boost the GOP’s chances of winning despite record-low approval numbers in his second term.

Darline Graham's Message to GOP About the Midterms

Maybe voters, including even Republican primary voters, are more interested in the economy and domestic issues than foreign affairs.

Trump begs GOP to 'pretend' he’s running — and they beg him for cash

Although President Donald Trump continues to struggle with low approval ratings, he remains the dominant figure in the Republican Party. And according to New York Times reporters Tim Balk, Shane Goldmacher and Maggie Haberman, this presents a major Catch 22 for Republicans.On one hand, they report, Trump's unpopularity makes him a "liability" for the GOP in the 2026 midterms. But on the other hand, Republicans need the massive fundraising and th…

Donald Trump Begs MAGA To Treat The Midterms Like He's 'On The Ballot'

AdMedia / MEGAAdMedia / MEGA U.S. President Donald Trump‘s visit to the Myrtle Beach Convention Center saw him make a passionate plea to the GOP to support Sen. Darline Graham and turn out for the midterms. Graham, who came into the seat after the death of her brother, Lindsey, is facing Rep. Ralph Norman for the Republican nomination in South Carolina ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. Her lack of experience has been a topic of conversati…