Trump rallies in Mississippi and South Carolina amid GOP Senate race turmoil
CNN reported that President Donald Trump campaigned in Mississippi and South Carolina, where Republican Senate races tightened amid internal disputes, write-in movements and controversial advertisements. Earlier in the tour, Fox News said Trump toured North Carolina as both parties intensified efforts to secure Senate seats ahead of the 2026 midterms. The Guardian reported that he visited Greenville, North Carolina, to back Senate nominee Michael Whatley.
CNN noted that his rally schedule focused on red states that gave him double-digit margins in 2024, with fewer competitive Republican candidates appearing alongside him. NPR described the overall effort as an intensive October rally push through dozens of Republican-leaning locations, aimed at boosting turnout for roughly 30 GOP candidates.
