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Trump launches midterm campaign push in Texas and Oklahoma as Republicans face tough races

First reported 2 Oct, 04:40 UTCUpdated 1d ago4 sources

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DENTON, Texas, Oct 1 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump began a 32-day campaign blitz on Thursday with stops in Texas and Oklahoma, aiming to bolster Republican candidates as his party fights to hold onto its slim congressional majorities in November's midterm elections.

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Daily Maverick
Trump launches midterm campaign push in Texas and Oklahoma as Republicans face tough races

DENTON, Texas, Oct 1 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump began a 32-day campaign blitz on Thursday with stops in Texas and Oklahoma, aiming to bolster Republican candidates as his party fights to hold onto its slim congressional majorities in November's midterm elections.

From the Center
Bloomberg
Trump Campaigns Deep in Republican Territory

Bloomberg senior White House reporter Josh Wingrove tells Bloomberg This Weekend that President Donald Trump’s campaign stops in traditionally Republican states such as Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas reflect competitive races and an effort to bolster GOP support as economic concerns weigh on the party. Speaking with…

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TheBlaze
Trump and Rodman meet face-to-face, and a close insider claims POTUS has big plans post-midterms

The president may be campaigning to help Republicans in the midterms, but he is allegedly already making plans for after the election. On Thursday, President Donald Trump made stops in Texas and Oklahoma, but he took some time out for an old friend who has a storied history in both places. 'So long as I'm here, you're…

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  1. Daily MaverickLean LeftZAHigh factuality
    Trump launches midterm campaign push in Texas and Oklahoma as Republicans face tough races (opens Daily Maverick in a new tab)

    DENTON, Texas, Oct 1 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump began a 32-day campaign blitz on Thursday with stops in Texas and Oklahoma, aiming to bolster Republican candidates as his party fights to hold onto its slim congressional majorities in November's midterm elections.

  2. ABC NewsLean LeftUSHigh factuality
    Trump warns Republicans about Texas, Michigan ahead of midterms (opens ABC News in a new tab)

    President Donald Trump warned Republicans that Texas and Michigan are among the states the party is “worried about” ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

  3. TheBlazeFar RightUSMixed factuality
    Trump and Rodman meet face-to-face, and a close insider claims POTUS has big plans post-midterms (opens TheBlaze in a new tab)

    The president may be campaigning to help Republicans in the midterms, but he is allegedly already making plans for after the election. On Thursday, President Donald Trump made stops in Texas and Oklahoma, but he took some time out for an old friend who has a storied history in both places. 'So long as I'm here, you're…

  4. BloombergCenterUSVery high factuality
    Trump Campaigns Deep in Republican Territory (opens Bloomberg in a new tab)

    Bloomberg senior White House reporter Josh Wingrove tells Bloomberg This Weekend that President Donald Trump’s campaign stops in traditionally Republican states such as Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas reflect competitive races and an effort to bolster GOP support as economic concerns weigh on the party. Speaking with…

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