Trump Rallies Red States Amid Fears About G.O.P. Voter Enthusiasm as Midterms Near NYT - Top Stories By: Emily Davies and Jonathan Swan 19 October 2026 at 22:04 The president’s swing is taking him to states including South Carolina and Kansas that were not seen as competitive just a few months ago. © Haiyun Jiang/The New York TimesWith just two weeks to go until the midterms, President Trump’s itinerary reflects how worried the G.O.P. is about its holding onto the House and Senate.