Washington, Nov 2026 : US President Donald Trump made a final campaign push for Republican candidates ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections, urging voters to help the party retain control of the Senate as he travelled through Iowa and Kansas.
“We have to get the Senate,” Trump told reporters after arriving in Dubuque, Iowa, accompanied by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.
Trump also warned against the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood, saying that even a small number of votes could give its members leverage within a political party.
“We have to get the Senate. We can’t allow the Muslim Brotherhood,” he said. “When they have one or two, three votes, they basically assume control of the party.”
He alleged that such influence could force a party to comply with demands through pressure and blackmail.
Trump said his Midwest campaign visit was aimed at supporting Republican Senate candidates Ashley Hinson in Iowa and Roger Marshall in Kansas.
“We have to make sure that Roger gets in, and we have to make sure that Ashley gets in. And I think we’ll do that,” he said.
Earlier, Trump had announced on X that Iowa and Kansas would be his final campaign stops, naming Hinson and gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn in Iowa, along with Marshall and gubernatorial candidate Ty Masterson in Kansas.
Trump welcomes Democratic endorsement in Michigan Senate race
Trump also welcomed Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens’ endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race against Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
The travelling press pool reported that Trump described Stevens’ endorsement as “a smart thing”.
“Nobody expected that, but it’s a smart thing to do because El Sayed would destroy our country,” Trump said.
Asked whether he would contact Stevens, Trump said he would call to thank her for what he considered the right decision. When asked whether he would welcome her joining the Republican Party, he replied, “Love to have her.”
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he had spoken with Stevens and described the Michigan contest as a choice between “common sense and crazy”. He said El-Sayed represented the latter.
Johnson also said Stevens and her fiancé had received numerous threats. Trump said the congresswoman was “in danger” and described her endorsement as a brave move.
Trump claims strong turnout at campaign rallies
The President said his midterm campaign had been unlike any other, pointing to large crowds at rallies across the country.
“We have sold out arenas everywhere. We haven’t had an empty seat,” he said.
Republicans are seeking to retain control of the US Senate in Tuesday’s elections, with Trump using his final campaign appearances to mobilise support for candidates in key races.
Trump discusses war with Netanyahu
Trump also confirmed that he had held what he described as a “very good talk” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The travelling press pool reported that the two leaders discussed the war. However, the White House had not issued an official readout of the conversation at the time of the report.
The call came amid reports that Netanyahu was pressing Trump to launch an immediate strike against Iran after the midterm elections. Axios reported on Sunday, citing Israeli and US sources, that Trump preferred to allow negotiations to continue for now.
According to the report, an Israeli source described a Saturday conversation between the leaders as “tough”, while a US source characterised it as “direct”. The White House and the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office declined to comment to Axios.
Trump says Canada deal could benefit farmers
On relations with Canada, Trump said the two countries had discussed what he described as a potential agreement beneficial to both sides.
“We have the concept of a deal that’s going to be great for our farmers, great for our country, and it’ll be fine for Canada,” he said.
Trump confirmed that he had spoken with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney but did not provide further details about the proposed arrangement.
Asked about Democratic Senator Chris Murphy, who has suffered a stroke, Trump said he would reach out to him “at the right time”.
Trump was scheduled to conclude his midterm campaign in Kansas on Sunday, with Republican candidates seeking to secure support ahead of Tuesday’s vote.
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