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Who's on Air Force One? Trump's midterms entourage includes strategists, aides and aging athletes
The passenger list includes aides, Cabinet officials and celebrities as Trump uses the plane to shape midterm messaging and court Republican allies.
- President Donald Trump has logged about 70 hours aboard Air Force One this month, racing across the United States to help the Republican Party retain control of Congress in the midterm elections.
- The passenger manifest reveals who has access to the president's inner circle, frequently including key lawmakers like Senator Ted Cruz of Texas and Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming, both flying multiple times this month.
- Beyond officials, the entourage features retired NASCAR champion Richard Petty, boxing stars Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr., who join the campaign trail to boost Republican midterm prospects through rally appearances.
- The president's stump speech promises $5,000 checks if Republicans keep House and Senate majorities, while Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick frequently highlights new factory investments at rallies to demonstrate economic strength.
- With 15 rallies in 20 days, the campaign maintains a rigorous schedule to secure legislative majorities, with House liaison Jeff Freeland coordinating lawmakers who join the president on these intensive trips.
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ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump has clocked about 70 hours aboard Air Force One so far this month, racing from rally to rally across the United
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Who's on Air Force One? Trump's midterms entourage includes strategists, aides and aging athletes
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump has clocked about 70 hours aboard Air Force One so far this month, racing from rally to rally across the United States to try to bolster his Republican Party in the…
·Bakersfield, United States
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