US midterm election 2026: How Air Force One has become Donald Trump's most potent trump card in upcoming polls
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Trump's use of Air Force One for campaign trips signals an effort to sway the 2026 midterm elections, which will determine which party controls Congress and can shape federal policy.
US midterm elections 2026: President Donald Trump is surrounded on these trips by White House and external consultants making strategic choices for the midterms. The goal of Trump's travel over the past month has been to help Republicans keep control of Congress.
Midterm elections occur halfway through a president's term and decide the partisan makeup of the House and Senate; Air Force One is the president's official aircraft and its use for political travel is often highlighted as a symbol of presidential influence.
- •Tracking the outcomes of the 2026 midterm elections for control of the House and Senate
- •Monitoring any additional campaign trips Trump makes on Air Force One