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Trump Urges GOP Voters to Nominate Extremists in 2026

8/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump urged GOP voters to nominate extremist candidates for 2026 races.
Victor Marx, a Colorado candidate, says his stepfather forced him to kill at seven, blames devil for homosexuality, and ran an August ad showing his Jewish opponent with red horns.
Republican candidate Biggs trails Governor Katie Hobbs by 8 percent, and Victor Marx has less than a 5 percent chance to win Colorado’s governor race.

History

Historical Context

In the 2016 election, Donald Trump won the presidency with 306 electoral votes, defeating Hillary Clinton and reshaping the Republican Party toward populist, confrontational rhetoric. His campaign courted the alt-right and accepted public endorsement from white nationalist David Duke, marking a significant shift that continues to influence GOP strategy today.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump urged GOP voters to nominate extremist candidates for 2026 races.
Victor Marx, a Colorado candidate, says his stepfather forced him to kill at seven, blames devil for homosexuality, and ran an August ad showing his Jewish opponent with red horns.
Republican candidate Biggs trails Governor Katie Hobbs by 8 percent, and Victor Marx has less than a 5 percent chance to win Colorado’s governor race.

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