Trump Asks Midterm Crowds to Pretend He’s on Ballot as He Pushes $5,000 Pledge
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Updated · The New York Times · Oct 4
Trump Asks Midterm Crowds to Pretend He’s on Ballot as He Pushes $5,000 Pledge
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Oct 4
Summary
A month before the midterms, Trump used rallies in Ohio, Oklahoma, Alabama and Texas to urge supporters to act as if he were on the ballot, underscoring his central role in the campaign.
At each stop, he leaned on a familiar rally script focused largely on his own record and grievances rather than sustained attention to Republican candidates who need money and visibility.
Trump also dangled a promise to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans keep Congress, a proposal the report says would face steep fiscal hurdles.
The tour suggests Trump is trying to close ground as polls point to likely Democratic gains, while preserving his political relevance even as the rallies take on a farewell-tour feel.