Trump Tours Four States Ahead of Midterm Elections

Why it matters locally: While the specific states visited are not named, the national focus on midterm elections and economic messaging by a sitting president can influence voter sentiment and campaign strategies in North Carolina, a key swing state.

President Donald Trump began a five-day, four-state campaign tour as the midterm elections entered their final four weeks. Mr. Trump focused his public remarks on the economy during these appearances. NBC News correspondent Gabe Gutierrez reported on the president's activities for the TODAY show. During this period, Mr. Trump addressed topics including mail-in voting and the financing of political advertisements related to himself. He articulated differing positions on these subjects.