Trump makes fevered campaign push in final weekend before election
Donald Trump held a series of rallies across Florida, Iowa, and Kansas in the final days before the midterm elections. He focused on attacking Democrats and addressing voter concerns regarding the rising cost of living.
Why it matters
The campaign push reflects the high stakes of the midterm elections and the Republican party's efforts to maintain control of Congress.
Image source, Getty Images By Grace Eliza Goodwin , US reporter and Ione Wells , North America correspondent travelling with President Trump Published 41 minutes ago In the last weekend before the pivotal midterm elections, Donald Trump has made a final pitch to voters in hopes of keeping Republicans in control of the US Congress.
Trump held rallies in Florida, Iowa and Kansas - states he won in past elections - in a sign of Republicans' defensive stance in Tuesday's elections.
Facing voter frustration over rising prices, particularly fuel, Trump sought to tamp down such concerns and shift focus on attacking Democrats, saying they would "bankrupt" families if elected.
Polls suggest that Democrats have a good chance at winning at least partial control of Congress, which would act as a check on Trump's power and upend the last two years of his presidency.
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