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President Trump Campaigns in Republican States Ahead of Midterms

President Donald Trump has commenced campaign activities in states historically voting Republican. This outreach occurs as a recent NBC News poll suggests the Republican party may face difficulties in the upcoming midterm elections. Advertising campaigns funded by taxpayers have also begun airing.

10/05/2026 · North Carolina edition

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Why it matters locally: As a state that consistently leans Republican in federal elections, North Carolina is likely to be a focus of campaign efforts and advertisements in the lead-up to the midterm elections, potentially impacting local races and voter turnout.

President Donald Trump has initiated campaign efforts in states with a history of Republican support. This activity precedes the midterm elections. A recent NBC News poll indicates potential challenges for the Republican party in these upcoming elections. The report did not specify the nature of these challenges or the poll's methodology. Simultaneously, advertisements promoting President Trump have begun airing. Taxpayers are funding these advertisements. Some of these ads have appeared during prime-time television programming, including during football games. NBC's Gabe Gutierrez reported on these developments for TODAY.

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