US President Donald Trump acknowledged that he had poorly communicated his economic record as his job approval rating weakened ahead of the November midterm elections. Speaking at a Hispanic Heritage Month event at the White House, Trump maintained that the country was performing better than ever and urged supporters to vote. His economic message faces growing skepticism as high gasoline prices, global tariff policies and a war on Iran weigh on households. Consumer confidence fell to a near 12-1/2-year low in September, while concerns about the labor market, home prices and rising mortgage rates added to voter unease. Trump is beginning a 32-day campaign blitz across several states as Republicans defend congressional seats that were once considered safe. He said the party was failing to promote its record even as he argued that its governing performance remained strong.