Former President Donald Trump concluded his sprint to the midterm elections Sunday with rallies in Iowa and Kansas, attempting to galvanize his base against what a new poll describes as a potential "blue tsunami."
A late-breaking New York Times/Siena poll suggests that Democrats have the advantage in every one of the seven pivotal Senate races, including in the two states where Trump held events. Trump headlined over 30 rallies in the lead-up to the elections, aiming to prevent the GOP from losing its majorities in the House and Senate.
In Dubuque, Iowa, Trump spoke for over two hours, endorsing Republican Senate hopeful Representative Ashley Hinson. During his speech, he commented on Hinson's past weight and praised her efforts to get in shape. He also addressed the political development of Michigan Democratic Representative Haley Stevens endorsing Republican Senate hopeful Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, a move that led to Stevens' expulsion from the Michigan Democratic Party. Trump suggested Stevens might consider joining the Republican Party.
During his remarks, Trump again criticized Democratic candidates, including El-Sayed, and alluded to potential security measures for Muslim candidates. He also reiterated promises of $5,000 checks for Americans if Republicans win the midterms.
Trump's rally in Salina, Kansas, also featured an endorsement of Senator Roger Marshall, who faces a challenging reelection bid. The former president criticized the Kansas City Chiefs' recent loss and continued to target Democratic figures.
House Speaker Mike Johnson also spoke at the Iowa rally, urging the crowd to disregard the polls, which he claimed were inaccurate nationwide. Johnson commended Trump's stamina and rally schedule, quipping, "Sleep is for sissies."
As Trump concludes his campaign trail appearances, polls indicate Democrats are positioned to flip the House of Representatives, needing only three additional seats. The New York Times/Siena poll shows Democrats leading in Senate races in Kansas, Texas, Maine, Ohio, and Michigan, with narrower leads in Iowa and Alaska. Democrats require a net gain of four seats to control the Senate.