Trump courts Long Island to rally GOP posture ahead of midterms
TL;DR
President Donald Trump traveled to Garden City on Long Island to back GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman, touting falling crime statistics as he seeks to energize his base. The stop underscores Trump’s continued influence within the party and his role in midterm strategy, even as his overall popularity remains weak in swing districts, illustrating the Republican Party’s tightrope ahead of the elections.
Topics:nationpolitics#donald-trump#midterm-elections#new-york-united-states#politics#republican-party#white-house
- Trump stumps in N.Y. suburbs, highlighting a dilemma for his party The Washington Post
- President Trump visits Nassau County, Long Island to support Bruce Blakeman, highlight crime drop ABC7 New York
- Trump seeks to boost New York Republicans with tough-on-crime message politico.com
- Trump Wades Into N.Y. Governor’s Race by Attacking Hochul on Crime The New York Times
- Trump focuses on violent crime reduction as he boosts GOP candidates at New York police academy AP News
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on The Washington Post