Brief
Trump launches 32‑day midterm campaign tour amid record low approval
The president’s first stops were back‑to‑back rallies in Denton, Texas and Oklahoma, where he defended his record and warned that his low ratings could hurt GOP chances.
By Felo News Desk · Published
President Donald Trump began a 32‑day campaign tour on Thursday, traveling from Washington, DC, to hold consecutive rallies in Denton, Texas, and Oklahoma, according to Al Jazeera.
What happened
At the Peterbilt Motors Company plant in Denton, Trump addressed supporters, giving his administration an “A+” grade on government and the economy. He blamed “unfair media coverage” for his declining popularity and said the rally blitz was needed to “set the record straight.” After the Texas stop, he proceeded to an Oklahoma venue for a second rally the same day.
What the reports add
Al Jazeera noted that an Associated Press‑NORC poll released the same day showed 71 % of Americans disapprove of the US‑Israel war on Iran, a conflict that began on Feb. 28 and has driven up fuel prices. The poll also found that about half of respondents worry about affording food and petrol, and only 26 % approve of Trump’s handling of the economy.
What was said
"I give us an A+ on the government, on economics, on everything," Trump told the crowd, as reported by Al Jazeera. He added, "We’re doing an extremely poor job of promotion and an extremely great job of running the country." The president also claimed his tariff policy created "thousands of manufacturing jobs" and warned that without his leadership, foreign trade cheaters would continue to "plunder your wages, loot your factories, close up your jobs."
How it came about
The tour follows a Republican midterm convention in September where Trump urged voters to treat him as if he were on the ballot. Earlier coverage by Felo News highlighted his Texas rally the previous day, where he claimed the "best numbers" for the GOP despite low approval, and a September poll showing only 17 % approve of his handling of the cost of living. The current campaign seeks to counter the negative polling trends ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
Key facts
- Trump began a 32‑day campaign tour with rallies in Texas and Oklahoma on Oct. 2, 2026. (aljazeera.com)
- An AP‑NORC poll released the same day showed 71 % disapprove of the US‑Israel war on Iran. (aljazeera.com)
- Only 26 % of respondents approved of Trump’s handling of the economy, according to the poll. (aljazeera.com)
- Trump gave his administration an "A+" grade on government and the economy at the Denton rally. (aljazeera.com)
- He credited his tariff policy with creating thousands of manufacturing jobs. (aljazeera.com)
Sources
- [1] aljazeera.com — originally reported as “Trump launches midterms campaign blitz amid record low approval ratings”
