- President Donald Trump told supporters at a campaign rally in Ohio that Republicans would win big against Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections, urging attendees to turn out, vote and “shove it up their a**.”
- With key Republican candidates facing tough battles in Ohio, Trump asked voters to pretend he was personally on the ballot to boost turnout and help secure control of Congress.
- The rally follows Trump's promise on Truth Social to send $5,000 dividend payments to all Americans if Republicans win, claiming the funds would come from massive tariff revenues.
- Trump's campaign push comes as polling places his approval rating at just 37 per cent, influenced by voter discontent regarding high prices, foreign policy in Iran, and controversy surrounding the Epstein files.
- Data analysts have warned that Republicans risk devastating midterm losses due to Trump's low popularity and a lack of enthusiasm among conservative voters.
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