Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead

President Trump said he would campaign in 35 competitive midterm districts to help Republican candidates. Instead, he has begun campaigning in deep red states, which are already strongly Republican and less competitive. It's unclear whether this represents a change in strategy or how it will affect the midterm elections.

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Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead

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PBS NewsHourLean Left· 7d ago

Trump promised to campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 8d ago· ran in 6 outlets

Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead

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Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· WHEC Rochester, WFMZ Allentown, +1 more
WHEC RochesterCenter· 7d ago

Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He’s starting in deep red states instead

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 8d ago

Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 8d ago

Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He’s starting in deep red states instead

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Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· Triblive, MyNorthwest
TribliveLean Right· 7d ago

Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He’s starting in deep red states instead

MyNorthwestLean Right· 8d ago

Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He’s starting in deep red states instead