Trump says he plans to campaign for 32 days before midterm elections

US president brushes aside concerns about his popularity as voters express frustration over the cost of living and war on Iran.United States President Donald Trump has announced that he will spend 32 days travelling and campaigning for the midterm elections in November, which will decide which party controls Congress.The upcoming race is widely seen as a referendum on Trump’s second term in office, and it could decide whether his political agenda faces legislative hurdles for the next two years.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3US top court allows Trump to use controversial voter verification systemlist 2 of 3Oil prices surge after Trump rejects Iran’s plan to reopen Strait of Hormuzlist 3 of 3NFL asks US Homeland Security to remove video with former star playerend of listTrump has even speculated that, if Democrats take control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, he could face a third impeachment.Still, on Tuesday, Trump expressed optimism as he spoke to reporters. He also denied that Republican candidates are seeking to distance themselves from his administration ahead of the vote.“You love me, and I love them,” Trump said, as he outlined his plans for a multi-state tour to support Republican midterm contenders.“Just so you understand, they all want me to go. I’m one person. They all want me to go campaign,” he added.Trump described his travel itinerary as “literally a 32-day tour”, set to include visits to states such as Texas and Ohio, where toss-up races are under way.But critics have speculated that Trump’s slipping popularity could spell trouble for the Republican Party, which hopes to hold onto its majorities in both chambers of Congress.Recent polls suggest that Trump’s approval has fallen to new lows as voters express frustration over the rising cost of living, caused in part by Trump’s decision to launch a war against Iran that has roiled global energy markets.