Trump Warns of France-Style Unrest if Democrats Win Midterms During Kansas Campaign Rally
During a campaign rally in Park City, Kansas, on Monday, President Donald Trump urged voters to preserve Republican control of Congress ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, warning that a Democratic victory could lead to unrest similar to recent events in France.
Speaking in support of Republican Senator Roger Marshall—whose reelection bid has unexpectedly tightened into a toss-up race—Trump pointed to protests and violence over affordability and public services in France, describing the country as damaged by immigration and left-wing policies. Without providing evidence that Democrats desire destruction, Trump told the crowd that scenes of unrest in Europe reflect what he claimed Democrats would bring to the United States.
The rally comes amid an intense final stretch for control of Congress, with Republicans defending key seats across the country and pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into competitive races. Democrats require a net gain of four Senate seats to take the chamber, while forecasts point to a tight battle for the House.
