President Donald Trump has called on Republican lawmakers in precarious re‑election battles to lean on his presidential record, even as his approval ratings dip. He promised to personally campaign in every one of the roughly three dozen races that could decide control of Congress, framing the effort as a way to shore up the party’s prospects. Trump’s message signals a shift from his usual focus on his own reelection to a broader strategy aimed at keeping the GOP in power amid a crowded and competitive midterm landscape.
President Donald Trump urged Republican lawmakers facing tough reelection campaigns to run on his record in the White House despite his sagging popularity, and he pledged to campaign in all of the roughly three dozen contests that are likely to determine control of Congress.
