Trump says he's focused on the Senate with 2 days until mid-term

MACON, Georgia – President Donald Trump appears to be distancing himself from the fate of Republican candidates in the House two days before Tuesday's midterm elections.

Speaking to reporters as he was leaving the White House en route for the Georgia and Tennessee election rallies on Sunday, Trump said that Republican enthusiasm was more intense than he did. had never seen it. House.

"I think we are going to succeed in the House, but as you know, my main focus has been the Senate and I think we are doing very well," he said of Tuesday's races.

The comments suggest that Trump has become less optimistic about the GOP's chances of retaining control of the House, where Republicans face greater hurdles than the Senate. And they came while Trump was traveling to two traditionally Republican states to help bolster two state-wide candidates in anticipation of elections that could radically transform his presidency.

Trump is expected to campaign in Macon, Georgia on Sunday for Republican Republican candidate Brian Kemp and Chattanooga, Tennessee for Republican Senate candidate Marsha Blackburn.

Before embarking on Air Force One, Trump told reporters that "huge crowds" were already waiting in both states. He said this enthusiasm was out of reach, although polls showed Democrats had an enthusiastic side.

"The level of fervor, the fever level is very strong on the Republican side," said Trump, adding, "I've never seen such a craze, seen such an enthusiastic Republican party."

Trump also rejected the idea that the election was a referendum on his presidency and that the democrats' recovery of democracy would be a reprimand of him and his policies.

"No, I do not consider this as for myself," said Trump, before proving that his campaign had "made a big difference" in a handful of Senate races across the country.

"I think I made a difference of five, six or seven. It's a big difference," he said, attributing his influence to his protests.

"These gatherings are the best thing we have done, I think it was the rallies that really started and continued this great fervor," he said.

Trump had a busy campaign program in the latter part of the race, with 11 rallies spread over six days – three of which are scheduled for Monday in Ohio, Indiana and Missouri.

Country singer Lee Greenwood will sing Trump's favorite "God Bless the U.S.A." Sunday in Chattanooga and Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Monday. Fox News personality Sean Hannity and conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh will also participate in the Missouri Rally, Trump's re-election campaign announced Sunday.

Trump plans to spend election day conducting interviews with local media in the White House, where he should see the returns.

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Colvin reported from Washington.