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President Trump Urges Voters to Pretend He Is on the Midterm Ballot to Highlight His Administration's Legacy

President Trump asked voters to "pretend I'm on the ballot" during the upcoming November midterm elections, despite his name not being a candidate in the race. The administration announced a series of television advertisements and fact sheets designed to highlight the president's major accomplishments, such as tax relief for working families and border security.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson supported this strategy, noting that while President Trump is not a candidate, his legacy and the America First principles of the administration are central to the race. This move comes as President Trump's national approval rating sits at 39.9%, his lowest in the current term. To avoid repeating the seat losses of 2018, the administration is pushing to ensure voters recognize the president's record as a backdrop for competitive House and Senate races. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson highlighted the divisions within the Democratic Party as the administration seeks to showcase Republican unity.

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