Trump Urges Voters to Treat November Midterms as a Referendum on His Presidency

U.S. President Donald Trump urged supporters to treat the November midterm elections as a referendum on his presidency, while acknowledging that voters may need time to feel the benefits of his policies. According to Sina Finance, he made the remarks at an unusually high-profile gathering in Dallas attended by lawmakers, Cabinet officials, and donors. Trump highlighted his record on tax reform, a deal to lower prescription drug prices, and higher energy production. He also said he plans to propose making tax cuts permanent and reducing credit card swipe fees. At the American Airlines Center, Trump said voters would decide whether the country would stumble at the starting line of the next 250 years or move forward and never look back. He said he expects to make about 35 trips to support Republican campaigns in key districts, while suggesting some events could be held online. Trump also directed his political action committee to use part of the hundreds of millions of dollars it has raised to support candidates in key districts. With less than two months until the midterm elections, it remains unclear whether the gathering will give Trump the boost he wants or how much help it will provide to lawmakers facing tight races.