President Donald Trump spoke out against the ongoing Russia investigation as midterm elections draw nearer on Saturday evening, reports The Hill.
An Overview of the President’s Statements
Trump expressed concerns about the Russia probe’s potential impacts on the upcoming midterms. He stated via Twitter that Democrats are purposefully employing the probe as a means to sabotage Republican efforts.
While my (our) poll numbers are good, with the Economy being the best ever, if it weren’t for the Rigged Russian Witch Hunt, they would be 25 points higher! Highly conflicted Bob Mueller & the 17 Angry Democrats are using this Phony issue to hurt us in the Midterms. No Collusion!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 15, 2018
Trump’s approval ratings are currently below 50 percent. Overall, House GOP candidates for the midterms have trailed behind their Democrat counterparts regarding approval among the American people.
As both sides of the aisle campaign and hope for victory in November, people are weighing in on potential factors that may affect results.
More on the Russia Investigation and Forthcoming Midterms
Trump is not the first one to cite concerns about the investigation’s potential impact on the midterms. Last month, law professor Stephen Vladeck from the University of Texas noted the possible overlap. Vladeck referred to the Russia probe and any possible findings as a “double-edged sword.” The law professor also stated that new developments in the investigation could be viewed as political tools to work against Trump and Republicans.
