{
  "id": 14356272,
  "title": "Toxic Trump? President makes midterms all about him but some Republicans are inching away",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/toxic-trump-president-makes-midterms-all-about-him-but-some",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T03:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/10/14/trump-midterms-republicans-toxic/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As Americans gear up for the November 3 general election, President Donald Trump has made it a point to focus the midterms on himself. He has urged voters to think of him as a candidate, assuring them that his absence from the ballot would result in losing their border security, tax cuts, safety, and wealth. At recent rallies, Trump has touted his administration's achievements and portrayed the election as a referendum on his presidency. He even offered $5,000 checks to every American adult if Republicans maintained control of Congress, dubbed the \"Trump dividend\". However, some Republican candidates are distancing themselves from Trump on key issues, raising doubts about his toxicity.\n\nJohn Feehery, a Republican strategist, notes that the war in Iran, an unpopular conflict, conflicts with Trump's message of non-intervention. The war's unpopularity, coupled with an unpopular presidency and low approval ratings, may be detrimental to Trump's chances. Republicans' control of Congress is crucial, with only a handful of competitive races in Michigan, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, Iowa, Alaska, and Texas. If Democrats gain control, it would likely be due to flipping four seats in the Senate, where Republicans hold a 53-47 majority. Historically, the president's party usually loses seats in the House during midterms. Trump claims the war will conclude following the midterms, and fuel costs will decrease shortly after. Midterm elections generally garner fewer voters than presidential elections, and Trump's base appears less motivated to participate. Therefore, it's essential for Republicans to tread cautiously and avoid running against Trump, as he is seen as a liability.",
  "summary": "On November 3, Americans will elect all 435 members of the House and 35 senators. President Donald Trump will not be on the ballot but he has sought to make the midterm elections all about himself . “I'm asking you to pretend that I'm on the ballot. I'm on the ballot. I'm on the ballot. Just one more time,” he said at a recent rally. “Because if we lose, you’re going to lose your border, you’re…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Toxic Trump? President makes midterms all about him but some Republicans are inching away",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/toxic-trump-president-makes-midterms-all-about-him-but-some-14358078",
        "published": "2026-10-14T03:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}