Trump says Republicans will defy midterm odds as he campaigns in North Carolina

Summary

Trump, speaking in North Carolina, urged voters to support his favored Senate candidate in a race that some Republican groups have already given up on, and said Republicans will defy midterm odds. CBS News reported that, with 14 days until the midterm contests, Trump was looking to boost Republicans in North Carolina's elections.

Timeline

1. CBS News

   20 Oct 2026, 21:00 UTCSource ↗

   CBS News reports that, with 14 days until the midterm contests, President Trump is looking to boost Republicans in North Carolina's elections.

2. The Straits Times

   21 Oct 2026, 03:36 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that Trump, in North Carolina, said Republicans will defy midterm odds and urged voters to support his favored Senate candidate in a race some Republican groups have already given up on.