CNN's Kaitlan Collins compared Donald Trump's campaign approaches in the 2018 and 2026 midterm elections. In 2018, Trump actively held rallies to energize his supporters, while in 2026, he delivered a more subdued speech at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Collins noted that Trump has focused more on deep-red states this election cycle, diverging from his earlier promises to support Republicans in swing states.
Key facts
- In 2018, Trump held three rallies on the eve of the midterms.
- In 2026, Trump's final speech was at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
- Trump campaigned primarily in deep-red states during the 2026 election cycle.
- More than 57 million people had voted by the time of Trump's 2026 speech.
- Democrats gained a net 40 House seats in the 2018 midterms.
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