Trump vows to defeat Democrats and retain Republican control of Congress

US President Donald Trump has pledged to defeat the Democrats in the midterm elections and preserve Republican majorities in both chambers of Congress.

Trump urged his supporters to turn out in large numbers, making voter participation a central part of his appeal ahead of the contest.

His pledge covered both the House of Representatives and the Senate, underscoring the party’s goal of maintaining control across Congress rather than securing a majority in just one chamber.

The remarks set a combative tone for the midterm campaign, pairing confidence in a Republican victory with a call for supporters to help deliver it at the ballot box.