Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Trump Promises Aggressive Campaigning for Republicans in Midterms
Donald Trump said he will work hard to help Republican candidates in the midterm elections.
He promised to travel to places where races are very close.
He said about 35 races are especially important.
Republicans are trying to keep their small majorities in Congress.
Trump plans to campaign for candidates running for the Senate, House and governor’s offices.
However, his approval rating is only 33% in a recent poll.
Republicans are worried that inflation and the Iran war could hurt their candidates.
Trump will also speak at both nights of the Republican Party’s midterm convention.
Donald Trump said he will campaign extensively for Republican candidates before the November 3 midterm elections.
He identified about 35 congressional races as central to Republicans’ efforts to retain narrow majorities in Congress.
Trump plans to visit competitive states, including Alaska, and campaign for Senate, House and gubernatorial candidates.
Republicans are concerned about Trump’s 33% approval rating amid inflation and the Iran war’s effects on energy prices.
Trump is scheduled to speak on both nights of the Republican Party’s unusual midterm convention next week.
- Who
- U.S. President Donald Trump and Republican candidates, lawmakers and party officials.
- What
- Trump vowed to campaign aggressively to help Republicans in competitive midterm elections.
- When
- The campaign activity will take place before the November 3 midterm elections; Trump is scheduled to speak at the party convention next week.
- Where
- Trump mentioned travel to competitive states including Alaska, and has recently campaigned in Texas and South Carolina.
- Why
- Republicans are seeking to preserve their narrow congressional majorities amid concerns about Trump’s approval rating, inflation and the Iran war.
Trump and Republican Campaigners
Republican Concerns and Political Headwinds
Trump’s campaign role
Trump and Republican Campaigners
Trump said he would be with Republican candidates all the way to November and make many campaign stops.
Republican Concerns and Political Headwinds
Some Republicans are concerned about his weak approval rating and the potential effects of current national issues on competitive races.
Election prospects
Trump and Republican Campaigners
Trump highlighted his previous campaign success and said he would work to get Republican candidates elected in about 35 important races.
Republican Concerns and Political Headwinds
Republicans are fighting to preserve narrow congressional majorities while facing inflation and fallout from the Iran war.
Midterm convention
Trump and Republican Campaigners
Trump is scheduled to speak on both nights, giving the party’s event a prominent presidential presence.
Republican Concerns and Political Headwinds
Some insiders attributed the expanded role to concerns about the Republican National Committee’s ability to attract members and activists.
- Election date
- November 3
- Trump approval rating
- 33% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll released August 31
- Key congressional contests
- About 35 races, according to Trump
- Republican objective
- Preserve narrow majorities in Congress
- Planned campaign stop
- Alaska, on behalf of incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan
- Recent campaign appearances
- Texas and South Carolina
- Convention role
- Trump is scheduled to speak on both nights of the Republican Party’s midterm convention next week