Donald Trump says Garcia wants "massive tax increases" and open borders, men in women’s sports

As voters across the U.S. cast ballots in midterm elections, President Donald Trump used social media and television appearances to help Republicans retain Congress and framed the contest as a verdict on his second term. In that push, he targeted Democrat Johnny Garcia, describing him as extreme and saying Garcia opposed Trump’s proposals involving tips, overtime and Social Security. Trump also attacked Garcia over fiscal, immigration and female-athletics issues, presenting those accusations as reasons Garcia was unsuitable. The elections determine party control of the House and Senate and how easily the president can advance his plans; Democrats needed narrow net gains to flip a Republican-led Congress.