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Trump demands Peltola quit Alaska Senate race
The president spoke ahead of an Ohio campaign trip, after reports that a Peltola staffer was told to find Alaskans named Dan Sullivan; her campaign denies involvement.
On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN TonightPublished
At a glance
- First reported by New York Post: “Trump calls for Alaska Dem candidate Mary Peltola to drop out, face prosecution days before midterm election”, with reporting from BNO News, Jingletree (repost of New York Post text), Forbes and The Hill.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 6:01 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Alaska Senate, Trump.
- BBN covered this story before: Second Dan Sullivan, Rays' Game 5 gamble, Bolsonaro in Miami (October 28).
The real story
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- New York PostTrump calls for Alaska Dem candidate Mary Peltola to drop out, face prosecution days before midterm election
- BNO NewsTrump calls for Mary Peltola to quit Senate race and face prosecution - BNO News October 28, 2026 · facts used on air
- Jingletree (repost of New York Post text)Trump calls for Alaska Dem candidate Mary Peltola to drop out, face prosecution days before midterm election - Jingletree October 28, 2026 · facts used on air
- ForbesTrump Calls For Peltola’s Removal From Alaska Ballot For Reportedly Recruiting Spoiler Dan Sullivan October 28, 2026 · facts used on air
- The HillTrump calls for Alaska House Democratic candidate Mary Peltola disqualification over ballot schemes October 28, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPresident Trump says Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola should drop out of the Senate race and be prosecuted, telling reporters at Joint Base Andrews that she should be removed from the ballot.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe New York Times reported that a Peltola staffer was told to find every Dan Sullivan in Alaska, and a second one is on the ballot now.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorPeltola's campaign says it had no involvement.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt is unclear what law she could be prosecuted under, because the second Dan Sullivan met the legal requirements to run.
The story so far
- Trump steps up attacks on El-Sayed as Michigan Senate race nears end · The Hill
- DOJ sues Alaska over two Dan Sullivans on the Senate ballot · The Conversation
- Trump blasts Senate for not making daylight saving permanent · New York Post
- Texas Senate Rivals Converge on Lubbock, With Trump in the Mix · The New York Times
- Trump floats Cruz for Supreme Court; Israel's vote still unsettled · The Washington Times
- Second Dan Sullivan, Rays' Game 5 gamble, Bolsonaro in Miami · The Guardian
- Trump demands Peltola quit Alaska Senate race (this story)
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