Trump hits campaign trail in Mississippi as Republicans face surprise challenges in states they expected to win easily

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US President Donald Trump has stepped up campaigning ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, visiting Mississippi to support Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith as Democrats make gains in several competitive races. With voter concerns over inflation and the Iran war shaping the campaign, Republicans are working to retain control of Congress, while Democrats aim to challenge the party’s majorities in the House and Senate.