Trump Tries to Make the Midterms a Trump Show, and Republicans Go Along

Trump is pushing to frame the midterm elections as a referendum on his leadership, signaling he’ll energize the base with fundraising and a high-profile Dallas convention, a strategy most downballot Republicans are embracing despite his unpopularity; Democrats plan to avoid heavy Trump-focused ads except in blue districts, while some Republicans weigh whether backing the approach helps or hurts in tight races.