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Trump rallies in New York and Texas before midterms

By Drooid · Oct 11, 2026, 2:30 AM UTC · How we work

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Paid Protesters Claim

President Donald Trump held rallies in Syracuse, New York on Oct. 9 and San Antonio, Texas on Oct. 8, urging voters before Nov. 3 midterms.
Protesters disrupted the San Antonio rally while police removed and a Trump supporter assaulted one, leading Trump to say demonstrators were paid by enemies.
Trump repeated unverified claims Iran could strike Los Angeles or San Diego.
A poll showed Democrat James Talarico leading Paxton 51% to 45% among Texas Senate voters.

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Tariffs Preserve Economy

U.S. President Donald Trump held rallies in Syracuse, New York (Oct. 9) and San Antonio, Texas (Oct. 8), urging voters before Nov. 3 midterms.
Tennessee deals were highlighted, citing a $6 billion Korea Zinc investment creating 740 jobs and a $275 million GM plant for Cadillac engines.
Trump credited tariffs for preserving $23 billion of Tennessee economic activity, per a fact sheet.
He praised Memphis law-enforcement, saying about 12,000 criminals were removed and murders fell roughly 36 %.

Blindspot

At the San Antonio rally, protesters repeatedly disrupted the event, with police removing some demonstrators and a Trump supporter assaulting one protester.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Right-leaning coverage.

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Paid Protesters Claim

President Donald Trump held rallies in Syracuse, New York on Oct. 9 and San Antonio, Texas on Oct. 8, urging voters before Nov. 3 midterms.
Protesters disrupted the San Antonio rally while police removed and a Trump supporter assaulted one, leading Trump to say demonstrators were paid by enemies.
Trump repeated unverified claims Iran could strike Los Angeles or San Diego.
A poll showed Democrat James Talarico leading Paxton 51% to 45% among Texas Senate voters.

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