Trump Reposts Elvis Split Image Before Midterms
The post came less than 48 hours before midterm elections as Republicans face a 9-point deficit in the race for Congress.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Elections
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Trump reshared on Truth Social late Sunday night an image splitting his face with a young Elvis Presley, a post he first shared in February 2024. The repost came less than 48 hours before midterm elections that Republicans enter with a 9-point disadvantage in the race for control of the House and Senate.
Why it matters
The repost highlights the political stakes of the midterms, where Republicans trail Democrats as Trump's approval has fallen to 32 percent amid his war with Iran and its effect on energy prices. The approval level is an all-time low across either of his presidencies.
Trump's approval rating stands at 32 percent, an all-time low across either of his presidencies. Republicans enter the midterms trailing by 9 points, with the outcome of House and Senate control still undetermined.
The players
Donald Trump
Donald Trump is the current President of the United States, a Republican who has used social media extensively to communicate with supporters.
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley was a rock and roll singer and cultural icon whose Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee, remains a major tourist site.
The details
Trump posted an image on Truth Social late Sunday night showing his face split with a young Elvis Presley, the same image he first posted in February 2024. The post followed his March visit to Graceland and his 2018 shout-out to Elvis at a rally in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Timeline
February 2024: Trump first posted the split Elvis image.
2018: Trump praised Elvis at a rally in Tupelo, Mississippi.
March: Trump visited Graceland.
Sunday night, Nov. 1, 2026: Trump reposted the split image on Truth Social.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026: Midterm elections for House and Senate control.
Political Context
Trump's use of Elvis imagery traces back to his 2018 shout-out at a Tupelo, Mississippi rally, a pattern that resurfaced with his March Graceland visit. The repost arrives as opposition gains and approval pressures define the current midterm landscape.
The midterm results on Tuesday will determine which party controls the House and Senate, directly shaping legislation affecting taxes and regulation. Voters should check their state's polling locations and deadlines ahead of election day.
The takeaway
Presidential social media activity can shift the tone of a close election in its final days, so voters should weigh campaign messaging against verifiable policy records and polling data before casting ballots.
Further reading
For broader context on the races shaping control of Congress, see Elections.
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