The tour targets contested Senate races in North Carolina, South Carolina, Iowa, Florida, Georgia, and Michigan. This push comes as GOP support in rural regions shows signs of decline; a Wall Street Journal poll found a party lead of 54% to 36% in those areas, down from the 70% rural vote Trump won in 2024. Farmers in these regions are reportedly struggling with high diesel and fertilizer costs, adding pressure to candidates in GOP strongholds as the election arrives in two weeks.
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Trump Warns US Will Burn Like France if Democrats Win Midterms
US Politics12 hours ago
President Donald Trump visited Park City, Kansas, to launch a high-intensity campaign tour focused on protecting Republican seats ahead of the November vote. During the rally, Trump claimed the United States will experience widespread unrest akin to recent events in France if the GOP loses control in the upcoming contests. He used the appearance to defend Senator Roger Marshall, though he employed an antisemitic slur to describe the media's portrayal of Marshall's medical billing practices, repeating a term that caused backlash in July 2025. The event was interrupted by at least six protesters, including trans activists, and marks the start of a seven rally blitz across seven states.
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