Trump’s Ballot Strategy for Midterms | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 30, 2026 · 1m

Trump’s team is rallying voters to imagine he’s running in the midterms, betting his name alone can energize turnout and sway elections—even though he’s not officially on the ballot. With his approval rating at a four-year low, GOP leaders like House Speaker Mike Johnson are doubling down, framing Trump’s agenda as the party’s heartbeat. They’re launching ads mirroring Biden’s playbook, preparing for his RNC speech, and hoping to replicate past electoral wins. But with national polls grim, Iran tensions, and gas prices weighing on voters, Republicans face a tough battle—especially after…