U.S. President Donald Trump warned that 'very bad things' could happen if the Republican Party loses the upcoming midterm elections. Speaking Tuesday at a campaign rally in Clive, Iowa, he launched a surprise campaign tour amid voter concerns over the economy and security. Trump, 79, said Republicans must win both the Senate and the House of Representatives despite his declining approval ratings.

During the rally, Trump told supporters that a Republican defeat would undo previous achievements and threaten tax cuts and economic benefits. He avoided commenting on tensions in neighboring Minnesota, where two people were killed in an anti-immigration operation. The White House said Trump would continue campaigning across several states before the midterms.

Recent polls by The New York Times and Siena College showed Trump’s approval rating falling to 40 percent as inflation and living costs rise. Government data also indicated that U.S. consumer confidence in January dropped to its lowest level since 2014, reflecting growing public dissatisfaction with the economy.