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Trump rallies for 2026 midterms come with side of nostalgia : NPR
NPR • • general
Key Points:
- President Trump, during one of his final midterm campaign rallies in South Carolina, reflected on the unprecedented size of his 2016 rallies, suggesting such events may never happen again.
- Trump campaigned heavily in red states throughout October, holding over 25 rallies to support struggling Republican Senate candidates, urging voters to "pretend" he is on the ballot because their races affect his policies.
- His rally style blended familiar themes like tariffs with new, unconventional humor, including repeated jokes about Ohio Sen. Jon Husted's physique, which Trump claimed boosted Husted's poll numbers despite mixed evidence.
- Despite some rally cancellations and shifts to tele-rallies, Trump resumed in-person events, maintaining strong enthusiasm from loyal supporters who see these appearances as a unique political spectacle.
- As the midterms approach, Trump expressed both nostalgia and exhaustion, acknowledging the intensity of the campaign trail while urging Republicans to secure victories on November 3rd.
