Trump Says Midterm Spending Will Top $400 Million

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he had spent or would spend more than $400 million on efforts to help Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections by Election Day, November 3. He said more than $300 million had already been spent, but did not provide a detailed accounting of the funds or identify which campaigns would receive any remaining money. Trump announced the figures in a post on Truth Social. He said the money had gone toward advertising, voter contact, rallies, get-out-the-vote programs, election integrity and other activities. His wording covered both money already spent and planned spending, making the $400 million figure a total he said would be reached by Election Day rather than an amount entirely disbursed already. The announcement came two weeks before voters were due to decide control of Congress. Republicans are defending their congressional majorities, and the outcome will shape the balance of power during the remainder of Trump’s presidency. Trump cited his support for the Republican Party and its policies, as well as events in France and elsewhere in Europe, in explaining his commitment. The post did not specify whether the announced total would come...