Trump plans 32-day tour to campaign for Republicans before US midterms
The November elections will decide control of Congress as voters weigh cost-of-living pressures and the war on Iran.
US President Donald Trump says he plans to spend 32 days travelling to campaign for Republican candidates ahead of November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of the House and Senate.
Trump described the itinerary as a “32-day tour” that would include Texas and Ohio, where closely contested races are under way. He said Republican candidates wanted him to campaign for them and denied they were distancing themselves from his administration.
The vote is a test of Trump’s second term and could shape whether his agenda faces legislative obstacles. Republicans currently hold majorities in both chambers. Trump has speculated that a Democratic victory in both could lead to a third impeachment.
The Al Jazeera report describes voter frustration over the cost of living and the war on Iran. It cites a Wall Street Journal poll putting Trump’s approval at 37 per cent; the supplied report gives no polling methodology.
Separately, the Department of Homeland Security has faced criticism over $20 million in campaign-style advertisements praising Trump. Lawmakers from both parties have criticised the use of taxpayer funds. Al Jazeera reports that the ads could violate anti-propaganda laws, but no legal finding is cited.
