Trump plans 32-day campaign tour ahead of US midterm elections

United States President Donald Trump has said he will spend 32 days travelling and campaigning for Republican candidates before the November midterm elections. The vote will decide which party controls Congress and is being widely viewed as a test of Trump's second term in office. He said the tour will include states such as Texas and Ohio, where competitive races are under way.

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Trump made the remarks on Tuesday while speaking to reporters, saying Republican candidates wanted him to campaign for them. He rejected suggestions that party hopefuls were trying to distance themselves from his administration before the vote. He described the itinerary as a "literally a 32-day tour" and said, "You love me, and I love them." The midterms carry major consequences for the rest of Trump's term because control of the House of Representatives and the Senate could determine whether his agenda faces legislative resistance over the next two years.

Trump has also suggested that if Democrats win both chambers, he could face a third impeachment. That prospect adds to the political stakes around a contest already shaped by questions over his popularity. Recent polling has pointed to voter frustration over the cost of living and wider concerns linked to the war against Iran, which has affected global energy markets.

A Wall Street Journal poll released last week put Trump's approval rating at 37%, which the report said was the lowest for a president heading into the midterms since the poll began in 1990. The figures suggest Republicans may face a difficult environment as they try to hold their majorities in both chambers of Congress. Trump has sought to place himself at the centre of the Republican campaign effort.

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This month, the party held its first-ever midterm political convention in Texas, where Trump delivered the keynote address. Allies have said he will campaign "like it's 2024 again", reflecting the scale of his role in the party's strategy. Supporters believe his presence could help mobilise voters in closely contested states, although the extent of that effect remains uncertain.

What remains unclear is how much time Trump will spend in each state and whether the tour will shift the balance in the most competitive races. It is also not yet clear how Republican candidates in tight districts will balance the benefits of his support against any political risks tied to his approval ratings. The coming weeks will show whether the campaign tour strengthens the party's position or becomes another measure of the president's standing with voters.

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