Trump Promises to Campaign for Republicans and Says They Have a Winning Midterm Message
Trump said he will visit about 35 battleground races to help Republicans defend narrow congressional majorities.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced plans to spend the final 30 days before November's midterm elections traveling to about 35 battleground states to support Republican candidates for the House and Senate.
- Republicans face a challenging midterm season with slim majorities, prompting Trump to encourage vulnerable lawmakers to run on his record and reverse historical patterns where presidents lose midterm races.
- Trump told House Speaker Mike Johnson and other secure GOP leaders not to request campaign visits if leading by 40 points, saying, 'Please don't ask me to come to your area and make a speech.'
- In Alaska, Trump pledged support for Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, while in Texas he praised Attorney General Ken Paxton as 'the best attorney general in the country,' despite Paxton's scandal-plagued past.
- The campaign push arrives as a Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Trump's approval rating at 33%, his lowest ever, while Republicans contend with voter concerns over the economy and international tensions.
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In the mid-term elections in November, the Republicans threaten to lose their majorities in Congress. President Trump wants to do his bit to prevent this from happening. Given its popularity values, it is not an easy undertaking.
Trump snubs GOP leaders as he announces campaign tour: 'Please don't ask me to come'
President Donald Trump revealed he'll go on a campaign tour to boost Republicans in vulnerable seats but told GOP leaders he won't stump for them.During a Wednesday Rose Garden Dinner speech, Trump said that he was going to spend thirty days on the road campaigning for Republicans who could use his support, but pointing to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), he said he was not going to show up for candidates like him."I'm going to take the final …
Trump Announces 30-Day Campaign Tour Ahead of Midterms
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that he planned to hit the campaign trail in the 30 days ahead of the midterm elections. "I'm gonna be campaigning for numerous people, both Congress -- a few governors, I love the governors -- but we're interested in the Senate and we're interest in the House," he said.
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