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Trump commits over $400 million for Republican midterm election campaigns

President Trump pledges more than $400 million to support Republican candidates in the November midterms amid low approval ratings.

Oct 20, 2026, 6:08 PM By the Genius Eye newsroom (World Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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United States President Donald Trump announced plans to spend over $400 million to aid Republican candidates in the upcoming November 3 midterm elections, according to Al Jazeera English.

Trump stated on his Truth Social platform that more than $300 million had already been spent on various campaign activities including advertising, rallies, voter contact, and election integrity efforts.

The spending aims to help the Republican Party maintain control of both chambers of Congress despite challenges such as declining approval ratings for Trump and concerns related to the economy and the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran.

Trump described the midterm elections as the most important in the country's history but did not provide a detailed breakdown of how the funds would be allocated to individual races.

Some Republicans have distanced themselves from Trump due to his low approval ratings, while others have advocated for increased support in competitive races.

There is also attention on whether Trump and his allies will utilize funds from MAGA Inc, a super PAC associated with his movement, which can raise unlimited donations to support federal candidates, as reported by Al Jazeera English.

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  1. Al Jazeera English: Trump commits more than $400m ahead of high-stakes midterm elections
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