Summary
President Donald Trump is starting the Republican campaign for the midterm elections in Iowa, aiming to help the party keep control of Congress. His chief of staff says Trump intends to campaign heavily, much like during a presidential race, to boost voter turnout. Discussion in the podcast episode centers on the importance of the midterms and the current political climate.
Key Facts
- President Trump launched the Republican midterm campaign in Iowa.
- The campaign is crucial for the Republicans to maintain control of Congress.
- Trump's chief of staff mentioned that Trump will focus heavily on campaigning.
- The strategy includes boosting voter turnout as if it were a presidential election.
- The podcast includes discussions on the stakes of the midterms.
- A former campaign adviser to Trump, Bryan Lanza, shared his views on the chances of a Republican victory.
- Issues like immigration protests and economic concerns are also discussed.
- The episode is part of the BBC News podcast series, Americast.
