Key facts
- President Donald Trump reinstated two midterm rallies in Kansas and Iowa on Friday.
- Trump expressed optimism about Republican chances in the upcoming elections.
- He promised $5,000 to every adult American citizen if Republicans retain Congressional control.
President Donald Trump insisted Republicans "have a shot" at success in the US midterms on Friday, reinstating two rallies in Kansas and Iowa after canceling them due to health concerns. The 80-year-old president, who has put himself at the center of the Republican strategy, expressed optimism about the party's chances in the November 3 elections. Trump reiterated his promise to give every adult American citizen $5,000 if Republicans retain control of both Congressional chambers, a move experts have questioned the legality of. Republicans are defending their 53-47 majority in the Senate.