Trump is only amping up his antics ahead of the midterm election | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump has stepped up repeated, high-profile claims and threats in the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections, according to the report. Over the past 12 days, he has offered $5,000 to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans keep control of the House and Senate, which registered voters describe as inappropriate by a 66%-18% margin. He has also threatened—though called a joke—to withhold disaster aid from North Carolina unless voters elect a GOP senator. The piece also cites disputed 9/11-related remarks, baseless claims about Democrats, threats to stop foreign trade, and denying outlets including CNN access to the White House.