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Trump making it harder for Republicans to fight blue wave
USA Today • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump is actively campaigning nationwide to boost Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections, despite his historically low approval ratings that threaten GOP prospects.
- Trump's approval rating has hit record lows for any president before midterms in 80 years, with polls showing voter dissatisfaction even in traditionally Republican districts.
- Republicans are making a late financial push, aided by super PACs and major donors like Elon Musk, to defend vulnerable Senate seats in deep red states now seen as competitive.
- Trump’s campaign focus has included controversial topics and personal remarks, often overshadowing key voter concerns like the economy and inflation, which some GOP strategists see as a liability.
- The expanding battleground map and Democratic momentum have placed Republicans on the defensive, but GOP strategists believe Trump’s rallies could help mobilize the party’s base to counter a potential blue wave.
