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Trump Hosts White House BBQ for Reelection-Struggling GOP

9/6/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a BBQ in the White House Rose Garden on Wednesday.
He invited several GOP lawmakers who face tough reelection bids.
Photos showed his face sweating and looking more bronzed than usual.
Independent journalist Aaron Rupar described Trump as looking like an absolute wreck during his speech.
A TV star said Trump made a disturbing two-word comment in his limo that terrified her.

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U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a BBQ in the White House Rose Garden on Wednesday.
He invited several GOP lawmakers who face tough reelection bids.
Photos showed his face sweating and looking more bronzed than usual.
Independent journalist Aaron Rupar described Trump as looking like an absolute wreck during his speech.
A TV star said Trump made a disturbing two-word comment in his limo that terrified her.