Trump Stumps for Candidates in Deep Red Alabama and Says He'll Be Back Again Next Week
Trump highlighted the Mobile River Bridge project and said federal funding made it possible, while supporters cheered his suggestion that it could bear his name.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump rallied supporters in Mobile, Alabama, highlighting the $3.2 billion Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project as evidence of federal investment in the state.
- Trump's visit reflects his party's uphill climb to retain Congress in November, as polls show only about 3 in 10 U.S. adults approve of his performance as president.
- Trump urged supporters to back Rhett Marques, who is challenging Democratic incumbent Shomari Figures in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, and Sen. Tommy Tuberville, running for governor.
- Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones hosted a competing town hall on Friday, accusing Tuberville of prioritizing national agendas over Alabama families struggling with rising prices.
- Trump plans to return to Tuscaloosa next week for the Alabama-Georgia football game, while Tuberville predicted fuel prices will soon fall and Republicans will defeat Democrats at the polls.
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