Trump heads West in latest swing to bolster GOP in rocky lead-up to midterms

A local news story from Florida, reported by Florida Phoenix.

Local News · Florida · October 12, 2026

From Florida Phoenix

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump this week will journey out West in an effort to galvanize support for Republican candidates three weeks before the midterm elections and convince voters to support his party amid low presidential approval ratings.

Reported by Florida Phoenix, October 12, 2026. Read the full story at Florida Phoenix →

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