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WorldBy Meredith Lee Hill, Megan Messerly9/25/20261 min read
His visits come as the GOP rushes to shore up their own territory amid sky-high costs, an unpopular Iran war and some backlash to mass deportations.
āØ Key Highlights
- President Trump is planning an October campaign blitz that will take him to several deep-red states, signaling GOP concern about maintaining its own traditional territory.
- The visits come as Republicans work to shore up support amid a challenging political environment marked by high costs, an unpopular Iran war, and some backlash against mass deportations.
- Trump is also preparing to hold campaign rallies in more traditional battleground states, with the schedule set to begin on October 3, according to a source familiar with the plans.
- The travel itinerary suggests the party is taking nothing for granted and is investing effort even in areas typically considered safely Republican.
- The strategy reflects broader anxieties within the GOP about its standing heading into the campaign period, as the party balances defending its base with contesting competitive states.
The president is also preparing to hold campaign rallies in more traditional battleground states starting Oct. 3, according to one of the people.
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