Trump steps up campaign to preserve Republican majority in Congress
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Ang
Less than three weeks before the US midterm elections, Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance are making more campaign appearances to help the Republican Party retain control of Congress. In 37 contested House districts, Democrats have 49% of voting intentions against 47% for Republicans, according to a September poll reported by Ang.
Less than three weeks before the US midterm elections, Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance are stepping up their participation in campaign events to help Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate, the media outlet Ang reports. The party is also increasing its advertising spending and voter mobilisation operations.
Republicans face increasingly competitive races, including in traditionally conservative states. Some resources are being directed towards Texas, Ohio, Iowa and Alaska, where Trump won a landslide victory in the 2024 presidential election.
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Summary produced with the help of artificial intelligence tools, under AFREEQUE’s editorial responsibility.
