Donald Trump engages in intensive campaign to protect Republican congressional majorities
U.S. President Donald Trump is currently engaged in an intensive election marathon to support Republican candidates and secure the party's congressional majority. As reported by Washington correspondent Michalis Ignatiou, the 80-year-old president is traveling extensively across the country, focusing on states where Republican candidates are underperforming or facing significant electoral pressure according to recent polls.
Key actions include 19 scheduled tele-rallies across multiple critical states and repeated visits to traditional strongholds like Texas, which the President has visited four times to solidify support. Despite his schedule, concerns have been raised regarding the President's health and physical exhaustion, as observers noted he appeared visibly strained during recent public events like the White House Halloween celebration. Trump himself dismisses reports of declining prospects and is actively challenging polling data that indicates potential losses for the Republican Party in the House of Representatives.
While the President maintains that his personal interventions are successfully shifting public opinion in favor of his party, the final outcome remains uncertain until the actual votes are cast. The campaign continues as the President balances his governing duties with an aggressive schedule aimed at protecting his party's legislative standing.