Wahlkampf-Events: Gut einen Monat vor Midterms: Trump startet Wahlkampftour
Der US-Präsident lässt keinen Zweifel daran: Er will seinen Republikanern helfen, die wichtigen Kongresswahlen zu gewinnen. Auch wenn seine Umfragewerte im Keller sind, reist er dafür nun durchs Land.
Less than a month before the critical midterm elections, US President Donald Trump has launched a campaign push, albeit with a hint of self-criticism. During a speech in Denton, Texas, at a truck manufacturer's facility, the president acknowledged his declining popularity ratings. While he continued to praise his own policies, he also emphasized that public outreach efforts might not be effective.
Trump urged for "phenomenal work" but admitted that the message might not be reaching the public well enough. Earlier, he had told reporters that he would travel across the country in the weeks leading up to the elections, known as Midterms. His appearance in Denton marked the beginning of this effort, and the same evening, he traveled to Oklahoma.
Trump expressed his full dedication, stating that he believes they will win. The stakes for Trump at the Midterms are significant: on November 3rd, Americans will vote to replace about a third of the senators and the entire House of Representatives. Currently, Trump's Republican Party holds a narrow majority in both chambers of Congress.
However, recent polls indicate that his policies, particularly after the increase in gas prices, have been unpopular. Democrats hope to retake the House of Representatives. Regardless of Trump's popularity, he has repeatedly framed the Midterms as a vote on himself, urging supporters to vote as if he were running. Despite his unfavorable ratings, Trump continues to leverage his celebrity status, hoping to mobilize his base to vote even when he is not on the ballot.
In Texas, Trump attempted to campaign for the Republican candidate Ken Paxton, who seeks to enter the Senate. However, Texas, once a Republican stronghold, remains uncertain. Democrats hope their candidate James Talarico can unseat the Republican. Trump made it clear in Denton that much is at stake for his party in this swing state: "We need Ken badly, and that's why I'm here."
If Talarico wins the tight race, he would be the first Democratic senator from Texas in over three decades.
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