'This Week' Transcript 10-11-26: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Majority Whip Tom Emmer & Kansas Democratic Senate Candidate Adam Hamilton

Key Points:

• With just 23 days until the midterm elections, Republicans are on the defensive as President Trump urges voters to treat the election as a referendum on his presidency, despite his declining popularity and economic concerns among voters.
• In Kansas, a traditionally Republican stronghold, Democrat Adam Hamilton, a former lifelong Republican and pastor, is gaining traction by appealing to voters frustrated with high prices and Senator Roger Marshall's unwavering support of Trump.
• President Zelenskyy of Ukraine responded exclusively to President Trump's controversial comments about lifting sanctions on Russian diesel and calling for a new Ukrainian president, emphasizing Ukraine's sovereignty and the need for a ceasefire to hold elections securely.
• House Majority Whip Tom Emmer defended Trump's policies, including the plan to buy Russian diesel and the idea of live-streaming the execution of the Fort Hood shooter, while facing criticism from political analysts and former Governor Chris Christie for the Republican Party's midterm strategy.
• Political analysts note a significant shift toward Democrats in key races, with 33 House races moving in their favor since Labor Day, driven largely by Trump's unpopularity and economic issues; however, some Republicans remain hopeful about key battlegrounds including Oregon and Michigan.