Trump’s Red-State Tour Raises Eyebrows and Anxiety Among Republicans
Republicans say the rallies are meant to boost turnout in safe territory, while critics point to Trump’s 33% approval rating and competitive races elsewhere.
- On Thursday, Oct. 1, President Donald Trump will headline a "Midterm Rally" in Durant, Oklahoma, followed by another in Mobile, Alabama, on Friday, Oct. 2, according to Republican National Committee announcements.
- Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District leans heavily Republican, with Trump winning by more than 50 percentage points in 2024, while the redrawn Mobile area also now favors the party post-redistricting.
- RNC National Press Secretary Natalie Baldassarre said on Monday the GOP has the "resources" and "record cash on hand" to drive voters to the polls, despite critics questioning the rally strategy.
- Critics question why Trump is not focusing on battleground states instead, with political historian Matthew Dallek noting that Trump's approval ratings—just 33%—have created a "toxic" brand.
- Later in October, Trump will attend rallies in Ohio, Iowa, and Nebraska—states that voted for him in 2024 but host competitive Senate races. Historical precedent exists: Barack Obama held rallies in 2010 and Bush in 2006 during midterms.
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