Trump Launches Campaign to Support Republican Congressional Candidates

US President Donald Trump has launched an intensive 32-day election campaign with visits to Texas and Oklahoma to support Republican candidates, at a time when his party faces a battle to maintain its slim majority in Congress during the midterm elections scheduled for next November.

Some Republican candidates have doubts about how beneficial Trump's appearances are, and whether they help or hurt their positions. However, he seeks to lead the party's efforts in the midterms and intends to participate in campaigns for several closely contested races for seats in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

During a rally in Durant, Oklahoma, Trump said: "Pretend I am the candidate, please."

Safe Seats
Trump's rallies were held in areas considered safe Republican strongholds. He began his tour in Denton, Texas, before heading to Oklahoma, in an attempt to build momentum before visiting regions with more competitive races.

However, his visits to predominantly conservative areas raised concerns among some party officials regarding the number of seats Republicans might lose, as well as the possibility that some candidates may be reluctant to appear alongside a party leader whose popularity is declining.

Upon arriving in Texas, Trump stated that this week's campaign tours, which also include a visit to Alabama on Friday, come "as a sign of respect for the states that supported him in his three attempts to reach the White House."

During a 55-minute speech at a factory in Denton, Trump said he is dedicating his efforts to supporting Republicans in the midterms, adding: "My heart is with this fight more than ever before."

Trump Expresses Concern
Later, in Durant, Trump expressed concern over the performance of Republican candidates in key states.

He told the crowd: "We are worried about Michigan, we are worried about Texas, and we are worried about a number of other states," urging his supporters to encourage friends in other states to vote.

At a White House event on Wednesday, Trump informed his supporters that he had not yet succeeded in promoting his economic record since returning to the White House in January 2025.

Voter dissatisfaction with his management of the economy has altered the electoral landscape, with political analysts now considering some previously safe Republican seats as competitive in the upcoming November elections.

In Texas, Trump said: "We have the best numbers achieved by any president in our country's history, yet I cannot get this message across to people."