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Trump Claims GOP Momentum Despite Midterm Poll Challenges

3/26/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Republicans have momentum ahead of midterms.
At a fundraising dinner, Trump said GOP lawmakers must link funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to voter ID legislation.
Polls show Democrats leading, with 51% of voters backing the House.
Voters are frustrated by rising living costs and the Iran war.
Trump acknowledged that the ruling party typically loses seats in midterms, saying, 'Nobody knows why'.

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Republicans have momentum ahead of midterms.
At a fundraising dinner, Trump said GOP lawmakers must link funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to voter ID legislation.
Polls show Democrats leading, with 51% of voters backing the House.
Voters are frustrated by rising living costs and the Iran war.
Trump acknowledged that the ruling party typically loses seats in midterms, saying, 'Nobody knows why'.