Trump continues to rally voters in red states as Republicans face competitive races

NPR | By Tamara Keith

Published October 15, 2026 at 6:43 AM EDT

How does President Trump's travel compare to past campaigns and what does it say about Republicans' level of concern about the midterms?

Tamara Keith

Tamara Keith is a Senior Political Correspondent for NPR and co-hosts the NPR Politics Podcast.

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