Trump's Campaign Fights to Keep Congress, Faces Scrutiny Over Blame & Family Subpoenas

As Republicans prepare for the upcoming November 3, 2026, midterm elections, aiming to retain control of Congress, former President Donald Trump's campaign is intensifying its efforts while simultaneously facing significant legal challenges. The party holds narrow majorities in both the House and Senate, but historical trends often see the party in power lose seats during midterms, especially in a president's sixth year. Concerns about issues like the Iran war and rising gas prices are reportedly affecting voter turnout prospects. In response, Trump's political action committee is reportedly set to inject millions into vulnerable Republican campaigns, and the former president plans to increase his own rally schedule in key districts. Republicans are also reportedly exploring gerrymandering strategies in states they control to boost their electoral advantage in the House.

Meanwhile, Trump's campaign is navigating scrutiny related to his public accountability, particularly stemming from the January 6, 2021, events at the U.S. Capitol. This scrutiny is prominent in his ongoing $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC. The lawsuit centers on a 2024 BBC documentary that Trump alleges falsely portrayed his January 6th speech as a direct call for violent action.

Adding to the legal pressures, the BBC is actively seeking to subpoena Trump's children, Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump, and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, arguing that they possess crucial firsthand information regarding Trump's intentions and the drafting of statements around the January 6th speech. Previous attempts to serve these subpoenas directly were reportedly hindered, prompting the BBC to seek court authorization for alternative service methods, such as email or certified mail.