Donald Trump Acknowledges Image Problem Ahead of Midterms

About a month before key legislative elections, US President Donald Trump has indicated he's aware of his long-standing low approval ratings.

Speaking to employees of a truck manufacturer in Denton, Texas, he praised his own policies as usual. He then stated that the only thing not going well was public relations, admitting his team was doing a "phenomenal job" but perhaps not selling it effectively.

On November 3rd, Americans will elect roughly one-third of the Senate and the entire House of Representatives in the midterm elections. Currently, Trump's Republicans hold narrow majorities in both chambers of Congress. However, according to polls, his policies are unpopular, partly due to rising gas prices resulting from the conflict with Iran.

Democrats Hope to Regain House Control

Democrats are hopeful they can at least retake the House of Representatives. If they succeed, they could block Trump's legislative initiatives and launch investigations. The Republican majority in both the Senate and the House is at stake on November 3rd.

Despite his low approval ratings, the US President has repeatedly declared the midterm elections a referendum on him. Weeks ago, at the Republican Party convention in Dallas, he urged supporters to "Please act like I'm running." The US President continues to rely on his influence, hoping to mobilize his base to vote even when he isn't personally on the ballot.

Before his speech in Denton, Trump told reporters he would campaign across the country. That evening, he planned to travel to Oklahoma as part of his campaign efforts.