Trump says he plans to campaign for 32 days before midterm elections

What the report says

US President Donald Trump said he plans to spend 32 days on the road campaigning ahead of November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress. Al Jazeera reported that Trump described the effort as a multi-state tour aimed at boosting Republican candidates, including visits to battleground states such as Texas and Ohio. He also downplayed concerns that some Republicans may want to avoid being closely tied to him during the campaign.

The midterm contests are being widely viewed as a test of Trump’s second term and could shape whether his policy agenda runs into resistance in Congress over the next two years. Trump has even suggested that if Democrats win both chambers, he could face another impeachment. He told reporters he was optimistic and said Republican candidates want him to campaign for them.

At the same time, critics and recent polling indicate growing political pressure on the president. Al Jazeera cited surveys showing Trump’s approval rating has fallen, with voters frustrated by the cost of living and the effects of the war against Iran on energy markets. A Wall Street Journal poll found his approval at 37 percent, according to the report.

The article also noted broader Republican efforts to rally voters, including the party’s first-ever midterm convention in Texas. Separately, lawmakers have criticized Homeland Security for spending money on campaign-style ads praising Trump, calling the practice improper use of taxpayer funds.