President says he does not care about midterms

The president stated he does not care about the midterms. Actions including attacks on Republican candidates and redistricting efforts indicate otherwise. The statement followed reports that the administration reached a 60-day agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the U.S. blockade. Other outlets later confirmed the reports.

Midterm involvement The president devoted energy to defeating Republicans viewed as disloyal. This included efforts against Thomas Massie and Bill Cassidy. The president also supported Texas Republican Ken Paxton against incumbent senator John Cornyn.

The president is the driving force behind redistricting efforts aimed at gaining additional GOP House seats. These efforts typically occur at the end of each decade. The president criticized Democratic candidate James Talarico, calling him a strong open borders advocate who is weak on crime and holds other positions the president opposes.

Additional developments Trump has made economic speeches while some Republicans criticize focus on the White House ballroom and a fund for Jan. 6 participants. The Justice Department is investigating writer E. Jean Carroll, who won an $88 million defamation judgment that remains unpaid.

Newt Gingrich said it was a mistake to impeach Bill Clinton over the Monica Lewinsky matter. Jill Biden told CBS Sunday Morning that her husband's debate performance frightened her.