Ahead of midterms, Trump labels Democrats 'dangerous,' drawing sharp response from Schumer in US

Trump warns of midterm risks

Trump described the upcoming midterms as the most important elections “in our lifetime.” He also cautioned supporters that presidents in office generally do not win midterm elections, though he said Republicans had “gave this a very strong shot.” He accused Democrats of selecting what he called the most extreme and dangerous slate of candidates in US history. Trump also urged voters to consider the risk of Iran obtaining nuclear weapons, saying the country could not function as before if that happened.

Schumer responds to Trump

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer criticized Trump’s final message before the midterms, calling it “pathetic.” In a post on X, Schumer cited the war, corruption and persistent inflation in his response. Separately, the US Supreme Court rejected Trump’s last-minute attempt to block 20,000 ballots in California.

Congress and campaign issues

The November 3 vote will determine control of Congress for the rest of Trump’s presidential term. Millions of voters are expected to cast ballots as rising living costs and energy prices feature prominently.

The report links higher costs to the Trump-led war in Iran. Oil prices fell significantly as the United States and Iran resumed talks on ending the conflict.

Closely watched election outcome

The midterms are widely viewed as a referendum on Trump’s policies. Democrats are expected to regain control of the House of Representatives, while the Senate race is considered close. The results are expected to influence both parties’ plans ahead of the 2028 presidential election.