Trump launches midterms campaign blitz amid record low approval ratings
US President Donald Trump has launched a 32-day campaign tour ahead of the midterm elections to bolster Republican support. The campaign faces challenges from low approval ratings, economic concerns, and widespread public disapproval of his administration's war on Iran.
Why it matters
The outcome of these midterm elections will determine the balance of power in the US Congress and serve as a referendum on the current administration's policies.
In a series of campaign-style rallies, Trump seeks to boost Republican odds despite opposition to the Iran war and rising fuel costs.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Peterbilt Motors Company in Denton, Texas, on October 1 [AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff , Reuters and The Associated Press Published On 2 Oct 2026 2 Oct 2026 United States President Donald Trump has kicked off a 32-day campaign tour ahead of the November midterm elections that could see his Republican Party hurt by his handling of the war on Iran and the economy.
On Thursday, Trump travelled from Washington, DC, for back-to-back rallies in Texas and Oklahoma.
At his first stop in Denton, Texas, Trump sought to shift the narrative around his drooping approval ratings, offering a personal assessment of his administration’s performance.
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