Trump rallies Kentucky voters ahead of November midterm elections
At a Northern Kentucky event, the president pressed his second-term record and attacked Democrats in close races, as Republicans fret about turnout.
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What happened
President Donald Trump held a midterm rally in Northern Kentucky, where he stressed his influence during his second term and sharpened personal and Islamophobic attacks on Democratic candidates in tight races. At the event he praised U.S. House candidate Ed Gallrein as beautiful.
Timeline
- Oct 17, 3:44 PM ET: Trump spoke at a rally in Kentucky emphasizing his influence during his second term.
- Oct 17, 8:00 PM ET: Trump intensified personal and Islamophobic attacks on Democratic candidates in several states.
- Oct 18, 12:03 AM ET: At a Saturday rally, Trump praised U.S. House candidate Ed Gallrein as beautiful.
Coverage
- Trump's new pitch for Republican candidates (AP)
- Trump ramps up attacks on Dems in tight races (CNN)
- Trump holds election rally in NKY as protesters encourage voting (wvxu.org)
- 5 takeaways from Trump's Northern Kentucky midterm rally (cincinnati.com)
- Trump touts his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters (AP)
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