Trump promises to campaign for Republicans and says they have a winning midterm message

President Donald Trump addressed Republican lawmakers on Wednesday, urging them to campaign on his record in the White House, even as his own popularity has waned. Despite his declining approval ratings, Trump pledged to personally campaign in all of the roughly 35 contests that could decide control of Congress. The president attributed the Republicans' difficult position to voters' concerns about the economy and the conflict in Iran, but he assured his party's most vulnerable members that they could still secure victories by highlighting a positive narrative.

Trump touted key economic achievements, such as increased investment in the United States and reduced drug prices, while also claiming to have reduced border crossings, using exaggerated statistics. He specifically mentioned Senate races in Alaska and Texas where incumbent Republican Senators are facing Democratic challengers. Trump emphasized that losing midterm elections is a common occurrence for presidents, but he expressed confidence that his party could turn the trend around and achieve a significant victory.