US President Trump revives ‘rigged election’ claim at Iowa rally as US midterms loom | World News

Donald Trump repeated his claim that the 2020 US presidential election was “rigged” on Tuesday, using the claim to mobilize supporters as the country approaches the 2026 midterm elections.

Speaking at a rally in Clive, Iowa, the US President again questioned the legitimacy of his previous defeat. “We had a rigged election,” Trump told the crowd, a refrain he has used frequently since leaving office.

The rally formed part of Trump’s growing campaign push ahead of the November midterm elections, in which all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of 100 Senate seats will be contested. The outcome is expected to be decisive for control of Congress and could significantly shape the balance of power for the remainder of Trump’s term.

At the event, Trump defended his record on the cost of living and outlined plans for extensive campaigning for Republican candidates in key battleground states. His remarks come as concerns grow that misinformation could influence the political climate as voting day approaches.

Trump also fueled speculation about his future goals by hinting that he might run for the presidency once again, despite constitutional limits on presidential terms. “Should we do it a fourth time?” he asked the fans and received cheers from the audience.

The White House confirmed that Trump will spend much of the coming months on the campaign trail. “I’ll be doing a lot of campaign travel,” he said while speaking on Air Force One last week.

At the same time, Trump acknowledged the historic challenges incumbent presidents face during the midterm elections. “Incumbent presidents don’t seem to do very well in midterm elections,” he said.

Despite this trend, Trump held campaign-style rallies in North Carolina and Pennsylvania in December and visited Michigan earlier this month; entire states were seen as critical electoral battlegrounds.

Americans will go to the polls on November 3 this year, and the results will determine not only the makeup of Congress but also how much political influence Trump will wield for the remainder of his presidency.

(with ANI entries)