Trump touts $400M midterm Hail Mary as GOP money fails to move polls

President Donald Trump claimed Tuesday that he will have spent more than $400 million to bolster Republicans by Election Day, as he tries to stave off a Democratic wave that could cost his party control of Congress.“Because of my belief in the Republican Party, and all of our Policies and Principles, and especially after witnessing what is taking place in France, and other locations throughout Europe, I am pleased to announce that, having to do with the Most Important Midterm Elections in our Country’s History, I have spent, or will be spending, over 400 Million Dollars by Election Day,” Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social.“More than 300 Million Dollars has already been spent on Advertising, Direct and Indirect Voter Contact, Rallies, Rally Arenas, Telerallies, Get Out the Vote Programs, Election Integrity, and more. It is my Great Honor to do so on behalf of the Republican Party,...