Trump's Midterm Gamble: A Billion Dollar Bet on Republican Futures The midterm elections are shaping up to be a pivotal moment in American politics, with control of Congress hanging in the balance.
As November draws near, President Donald Trump has pledged to spend as much as $500 million from his political operation to prop up Republican candidates.
Trump's willingness to throw his considerable resources behind Republican candidates raises questions about the future of American politics and what this might mean for the party itself.