Trump leans into Islamophobia and conspiracy in last-ditch campaign rallies

What happened: President Donald Trump repeated Islamophobic rhetoric and conspiracy theories at campaign rallies in Iowa and Kansas, days before the November 3 midterm elections that will decide control of Congress. Key numbers: Midterm elections on November 3. Why it matters: Trump urged supporters to "pretend I'm on the ballot" as he sought to energize Republican voters ahead of what polling suggests could be a bruising election for the party. Polling suggests Democrats could flip both Iowa and Kansas.

President Donald Trump repeated Islamophobic rhetoric and conspiracy theories at campaign rallies in Iowa and Kansas, days before the November 3 midterm elections that will decide control of Congress.

Trump urged supporters to "pretend I'm on the ballot" as he sought to energize Republican voters ahead of what polling suggests could be a bruising election for the party. Polling suggests Democrats could flip both Iowa and Kansas.