Trump warns of 'Jihadist' candidates as midterm polls tighten
The president called the Tuesday vote the most important in history while polling models favor Democrats for both chambers of Congress.
By Elena Perry ·
President Donald Trump concluded his campaign with a speech at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington on Monday. He told supporters that the upcoming elections are the most important in American history. He warned that the Democratic Party has nominated the most radical and dangerous candidates the country has seen.
During the address, Trump specifically targeted Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic candidate for the United States Senate in Michigan. The president described El-Sayed as a 'jihadist' and a member of the Muslim Brotherhood. If El-Sayed wins, he will become the first Muslim senator in the history of the United States. Trump has repeated this characterization throughout the campaign, though it lacks a factual basis.
The president used the event to detail renovation projects in the capital and the White House. He framed these construction efforts as part of his broader legacy ahead of the vote. This speech capped a rapid tour of the nation. Trump held 25 rallies in recent days, focusing on Republican strongholds such as Texas, Iowa, and Kansas. Recent polling suggests these states are leaning toward Democratic candidates.
Polling data released this week indicates a shifting balance of power in Congress. Decision Desk HQ predicts the Democratic Party will win control of the House of Representatives. The model gives Democrats an 84% probability of victory, a five-point increase from one week earlier. For the Senate, the aggregator of polls calculates a 65% chance that Democrats will reclaim the majority. This represents an eight-point jump in support compared to data from seven days ago.
Voters will choose 35 seats in the Senate and all 435 seats in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. They will also select more than 30 state governors and various local officials. The outcome will determine which party controls the legislative agenda for the next two years. Republicans currently hold majorities in both chambers and aim to maintain their power.
The political stakes remain high as the election date approaches. The president’s final push emphasized the urgency of the vote and the threat posed by the opposition. His comments set the tone for the final hours of campaigning. The results will reveal whether the public agrees with the president’s assessment of the race.
