U.S.CAMPAIGN TRAIL

Trump Campaigns for Republicans as Turmoil Mounts in Washington

Trump held a Kentucky rally Saturday and pitched a hundred million dollars for a pharmaceutical plant; NBC counts eight October rallies so far.

On air: Hank Ledger on Wake Up, America
Published 5:32 AM ET, Monday, October 19, 2026

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First reported by The New York Times: “Trump Campaigns for Republicans as Turmoil Mounts in Washington”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 5:32 AM ET on Wake Up, America, by Hank Ledger.
Topics: Washington, Republicans, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: US threatens 'devastating' retaliation if EU limits American firms (October 18).

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The New York TimesTrump Campaigns for Republicans as Turmoil Mounts in Washington

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPresident Trump spent the weekend campaigning for Republicans while turmoil built in Washington. Skip Waverly has followed the trail, and he's live this morning. Skip?
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentHank, I'm standing outside an arena parking lot, and Saturday this was Truist Arena in Highland Heights, Kentucky, where the president called the midterms a referendum on his second-term agenda.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentHe also announced a proposed one hundred million dollars in federal money for a Kentucky pharmaceutical plant, and he tied it to a Republican victory in November.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentNBC says it's his eighth rally this October, with smaller crowds and low approval ratings.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTied to a victory. So the factory has a campaign slogan now.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentAnd in Ohio on October third, NBC reports he repeatedly asked supporters to pretend he's on the ballot and vote for Senator Jon Husted. Hank, I've been told that's the best description of the race I've filed.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat's a good report, Skip. Clean and clear.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentClear! Hank, is this the desk talking?