Trump sets off on midterm blitz – are his trademark rallies a liability for Republicans?
Trump stands on stage in Oklahoma with supporters at an event in support of gubernatorial candidate Mike Mazzei on Thursday. Photograph: Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenTrump stands on stage in Oklahoma with supporters at an event in support of gubernatorial candidate Mike Mazzei on Thursday. The 85-mile dash to Oklahoma at nearly 100mph was proof that nothing can keep Trump from a Trump rally.Which might not be the good news for Republicans it once was.
- ▪Trump stands on stage in Oklahoma with supporters at an event in support of gubernatorial candidate Mike Mazzei on Thursday.
- ▪Photograph: Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenTrump stands on stage in Oklahoma with supporters at an event in support of gubernatorial candidate Mike Mazzei on Thursday.
- ▪The 85-mile dash to Oklahoma at nearly 100mph was proof that nothing can keep Trump from a Trump rally.Which might not be the good news for Republicans it once was.
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Trump stands on stage in Oklahoma with supporters at an event in support of gubernatorial candidate Mike Mazzei on Thursday. Photograph: Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenTrump stands on stage in Oklahoma with supporters at an event in support of gubernatorial candidate Mike Mazzei on Thursday. Photograph: Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesDonald TrumpTrump sets off on midterm blitz – are his trademark rallies a liability for Republicans?Rallies have been mainstay of president’s brand but even some in his own party fear voters are sick of the sight of himDavid Smith in WashingtonSun 4 Oct 2026 07.00 EDTLast modified on Sun 4 Oct 2026 07.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on Google“Get your asses in that car.” That was Donald Trump’s order, he later recalled, to his motorcade after…
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