Catsimatidis warns foreign adversaries target Trump ahead of Nov. 3 election

1 min read | Published on 12 Sept 2026, 12:00 PM |Updated on 12 Sept 2026, 12:00 PM

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Key Highlights

John Catsimatidis warns Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea may weaken Trump before the Nov. 3 election.
Trump's approval rating fell to 36% with disapproval rising to 64% in latest NBC News poll.
Strong Republican support for Trump dropped to 41% from 52%, the lowest share recorded.
Catsimatidis donated $2.4 million to GOP causes in 2024, nearly double his 2016 contribution.

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Billionaire John Catsimatidis warned that foreign adversaries including Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea could seek to weaken President Donald Trump ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm election.

Foreign Threats and Trade Tensions

Speaking on "Mornings with FOX Business," Catsimatidis argued that these nations have an incentive to undermine Trump due to his tough negotiating approach as a businessman. He described the group as an "evil empire" intent on crippling Trump’s political standing.

Catsimatidis also expressed disappointment with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Despite describing Carney as smart, Catsimatidis suggested the Canadian leader might benefit from a weakened Trump administration to gain advantage over the United States in trade negotiations.

National Security Warnings

Reflecting on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Catsimatidis stated he lost four friends and a cousin in the tragedy. He warned younger Americans against complacency regarding national security.

"I believe that our country is under attack and that if we don't keep our eyes open, there'll be another 9/11," he said, identifying New York and Washington as potential targets.

Political Context and Approval Ratings

Catsimatidis’ comments coincide with declining approval ratings for Trump. An NBC News poll conducted from Aug. 20 through Sept. 1 showed Trump’s approval at 36%, down one point from the spring survey. His disapproval rating rose to 64%.

Support among Republican voters also slipped. Approval fell to 80% from 83%, while strong approval dropped to 41% from 52%. This marks the first time in NBC News polling that fewer than half of Republicans strongly approved of Trump.

Business Background and Donations

Catsimatidis is chairman and CEO of Red Apple Group, which owns the Gristedes supermarket chain and United Refining, a Pennsylvania-based oil refinery. Forbes estimates his net worth at $6.2 billion.

In 2024, he donated $2.4 million to support Trump and congressional Republicans, nearly double his 2016 contribution, according to The Washington Post.