Trump predicts Republicans will fare well in November 3 midterm elections

US President Donald Trump said he expects Republicans to perform strongly in the November 3 midterm elections, crediting a series of campaign rallies with shifting political momentum in the party's favor.

Speaking about the upcoming vote, Trump said "the rallies have changed things around," suggesting that recent campaign events had improved Republican prospects in contested races. He did not detail specific polling data or name particular races he believes will favor Republican candidates.

Midterm elections typically serve as a referendum on the sitting president's performance, and the party in the White House has historically lost seats in Congress during midterm cycles. Control of the House of Representatives and Senate will determine the legislative agenda for the remainder of Trump's term, making the outcome closely watched by both parties.

Republican and Democratic strategists have been closely monitoring a range of competitive House and Senate races in the lead-up to the vote, with control of both chambers seen as within reach for either party depending on turnout and the performance of candidates in key swing districts and states.

Trump has held a number of campaign rallies in recent weeks in support of Republican candidates, a tactic he has used extensively throughout his political career to energize his base. Democratic officials have pushed back on the president's optimistic assessment, arguing that economic concerns and other issues could work against Republican candidates at the ballot box. The final outcome will not be known until votes are counted following the November 3 election.