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Trump Plans Heavy Campaigning Before 2026 Midterms, GOP Warns

9/4/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump said will be heavily involved in the 30 days before the 2026 midterms.
Republican operatives said GOP members asked Trump not to campaign in vulnerable districts.
GOP pollsters advised at-risk incumbents to limit mentioning Trump on the trail.
Reuters/Ipsos poll in August gave Trump a 33 percent approval rating, the lowest ever.
RNC press secretary warned shunning Trump could cost candidates 15-20 percent of key Republican voters.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said will be heavily involved in the 30 days before the 2026 midterms.
Republican operatives said GOP members asked Trump not to campaign in vulnerable districts.
GOP pollsters advised at-risk incumbents to limit mentioning Trump on the trail.
Reuters/Ipsos poll in August gave Trump a 33 percent approval rating, the lowest ever.
RNC press secretary warned shunning Trump could cost candidates 15-20 percent of key Republican voters.