# Trump’s risky midterm bet: Make the election all about him

https://mins.news/en/video/42851

- CNN, 2026-09-02 23:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOF4Ek_1H9o

> Donald Trump’s extremely well-funded political operation has launched an eagerly awaited advertising campaign ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Its first ads center on Trump himself, an unpopular focus, as a panel considers whether the strategy can help Republicans while his popularity declines.

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