Democrats respond in advance to comments President Donald Trump is expected to make in connection with the midterm elections, with some party figures characterizing his approach as driven by fear. According to ABC News, Democrats use a “prebuttal” strategy—addressing anticipated arguments before the president speaks—arguing that Trump is “scared to death” of the midterms. The reporting also notes that some Republicans suggest Trump should concentrate on the elections rather than revisit past issues. The accounts provided focus on the political messaging around the expected address and the contrast between Democratic framing and Republican critique. No additional substantive policy details from Trump’s remarks are included in the provided excerpts, and the focus remains on campaign rhetoric and party strategy leading up to the midterms.