Trump looking ahead to history as midterm elections approach

Published April 30, 2026 7:00am ET | Updated April 30, 2026 11:28am ET



President Donald Trump may have one eye on the midterm elections and the other on the history books as Republicans look to defend their congressional majorities in November.

The White House has vowed that Trump will campaign for Republicans this fall as if he were on the ballot himself. Democrats are certain to do the same. Trump and Vice President JD Vance will be active on both the fundraising circuit and the campaign trail.

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