Trump scales up midterm campaigning as Republicans fight to hold Congress

President Trump has intensified his midterm campaign blitz, holding near-daily rallies and enlisting sports stars, as Republicans seek to keep their congressional majority.

• Trump has intensified his campaign schedule, holding near-daily rallies ahead of the November 3 midterm vote.
• Trump will hold Tuesday rallies in Lubbock and Corpus Christi, Texas, alongside football stars Johnny Manziel, Colt McCoy, and Danny Amendola.
• Trump pledged 5,000 dollars to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress.
• At a Dallas Republican conference in September, Trump told party members to "treat it as if my name is on the ballot."