Trump campaigns harder in 2026 than 2018, despite lower approval rating

President Trump has made more campaign trips through July 2026 than during the same period in 2018, NPR reported, campaigning with roughly a dozen candidates in toss-up races. His approval rating sits lower than in 2018, when Republicans lost 40 House seats. Trump travels to Georgia on July 22 for a rally ahead of a key Senate race and toss-up governor's contest.