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Trump shifts to tele-rallies in nearly 20 states

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump cancelled in-person rallies in Kansas and Iowa, shifting to tele-rallies in nearly 20 states.
RealClearPolling shows Democrats leading Republicans 51.4% to 43.2% nationally, an 8.2-point gap four days before the midterms.
Trump’s tele-rallies will target 19 states with competitive Senate races, including Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, and Michigan.
Alaska’s Senate race faces a legal dispute over two candidates named Dan Sullivan, potentially delaying the result after November 3.

Summary

Republican operatives are scrambling to secure U.S. President Donald Trump's endorsement for vulnerable red seats.
White House political director Matt Brasseaux is receiving campaign updates to allocate limited GOP resources.
James Blair, a senior adviser, is helping decide where to direct President Donald Trump's support.
An experienced GOP operative noted that underperforming campaigns typically receive more attention from Trump’s team.

History

On November 8 1994, the Republican Revolution—driven by Newt Gingrich’s Contract with America—gave the GOP a 54-seat House swing and eight Senate pickups, ending a 42-year House minority. The nationalized message shifted Southern white voters to the party, reshaping congressional control. Today, Donald Trump’s tele-rallies echo that centralized endorsement strategy as operatives vie for Senate endorsements.

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On November 8 1994, the Republican Revolution—driven by Newt Gingrich’s Contract with America—gave the GOP a 54-seat House swing and eight Senate pickups, ending a 42-year House minority. The nationalized message shifted Southern white voters to the party, reshaping congressional control. Today, Donald Trump’s tele-rallies echo that centralized endorsement strategy as operatives vie for Senate endorsements.

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