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Trump says he could be 'last Republican president'

Speaking at a Monday rally, Trump said Democrats would add about twelve more electoral votes if they win Congress and the White House; a bold forecast, three weeks before midterms.

On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on BBN This Morning
Published 8:33 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Photo: Daniel Torok · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Photo: Donald Trump — Photo: Daniel Torok · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

At a glance

First reported by The Hill: “Trump says he could be 'last Republican president'”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 8:33 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
Topics: DOJ, Republican, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Judge Reyes demands answers on late notice of felled trees (October 12).

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What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPresident Trump told a rally Monday he would be the last Republican president if Democrats win Congress and the White House in the next two elections.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe Justice Department has apologized after a campaign-style ad featuring the president kept running despite a judge's order temporarily blocking it.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCommon Cause and other groups sued, arguing the administration broke the law.