US President Donald Trump has launched an intensive election campaign to support Republican candidates in the midterm elections scheduled for November. This move comes as the Republican Party seeks to maintain its slim majority in Congress amid fierce competition for several seats in the House of Representatives and Senate. Trump began his campaign in Texas and Oklahoma, participating in election rallies to support Republican candidates and mobilize Republican voters.
Trump's tour included a visit to Denton, Texas, where he delivered a 55-minute speech at a truck factory before heading to Oklahoma. He stated that his election campaigns this week were a gesture of "respect" for the states that supported him during his three presidential campaigns. According to Reuters, Trump aims to lead the Republican Party's efforts in the midterm elections and plans to participate in election campaigns for several candidates in closely contested races for House and Senate seats.
During a rally in Durant, Oklahoma, Trump expressed concerns about Republican performance in several states, adding that he is worried about Michigan, Texas, and other states. He urged his supporters to encourage Republican voters in other states to cast their ballots. Trump previously stated at a White House event that he has yet to effectively convey his economic record since returning to the White House in January 2025.
Trump said in Texas that his administration has achieved the best numbers ever recorded by a US president, but he has struggled to get this message across to the public. Reuters reported that voter dissatisfaction with the Trump administration's handling of the economy has altered the electoral landscape, with some traditionally safe Republican seats now facing intense competition in the November elections.
Texas is one of eight competitive Senate races in the US. Trump's appearance alongside Republican candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton came a day after a report emerged about a recording in which Paxton allegedly told campaign donors that Trump's midterm election conference in September had hurt him and other Republican candidates.
Paxton's campaign denied the recording's authenticity, describing it as "fabricated nonsense." Trump told reporters on Wednesday that he was unaware of the recording, adding that the conference was "fantastic." Trump had previously endorsed Paxton in the Republican primary against incumbent Senator John Cornyn, leading to significant spending by the Republican Party to defend the seat against Democratic challenger James Talariico.
Trump will continue his election campaign in Alabama before heading to Ohio, where he won 55% of the vote in the 2024 election, and Senator John Hosted is seeking re-election. Trump is also scheduled to hold an election rally in Nebraska, where Republicans face competitive races for a House seat in Omaha and a Senate seat that recent indicators suggest is becoming increasingly contested.
Key points
- Trump is leading the Republican Party's efforts in the midterm elections.
- Voter dissatisfaction with the Trump administration's handling of the economy has altered the electoral landscape.
- Trump will participate in election campaigns for several candidates in closely contested races for House and Senate seats.
