Trump faces down the midterms
The gist
US President Donald Trump rallied Republicans in Texas with one week left before the November 3 midterms.
His approval is at a term low, and the vote is widely framed as a referendum on him.
How it unfolded
- Jan 20, 2025At his second inaugural, Trump said he felt his life was saved for a reason and that he was "saved by God to make America great again."
- Aug 28, 2026 – Sep 1, 2026Trump's approval rating fell to its lowest level since the start of his second term; support among Republicans dropped more than two percentage points to 72%, also a record low for that group.
- Aug 31, 2026One poll put Trump's national approval at 35%, with 59% disapproval.