The former president conducted over 25 October rallies to rally GOP voters behind critical legislative priorities like border policies and tax cuts. During the final push, he actively stumped for handpicked candidates such as Darline Graham and Michael Whatley in competitive congressional races. He also floated a $5,000 "Trump dividend" for all American adults if Republicans successfully capture both chambers of Congress.
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Republican voter turnout was urged as a direct referendum on protecting past achievements…: Republican voter turnout was urged as a direct referendum on protecting past achievements like tax cuts and border policies.
A proposed $5,000 "Trump dividend" for American adults was tied directly to Republicans w…: A proposed $5,000 "Trump dividend" for American adults was tied directly to Republicans winning both congressional chambers.
Supporters recognized an altered rally atmosphere without Trump on the ballot while antic…: Supporters recognized an altered rally atmosphere without Trump on the ballot while anticipating his return for the 2028 race.
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President Trump was comparing his 2016 campaign rally size to the rallies Vermont independent Sen. Bernie Sanders was having that year, when the president took a detour.
"We have the biggest rallies ever in history," Trump said, turning from braggadocious to reflective. "I hope you enjoy it because you're never going to see it again. You will never see what we've done. You'll never see it happen again."
Trump was in South Carolina to boost two Senate candidates who he personally picked but who have struggled to ignite excitement among Republican voters: Darline Graham in South Carolina and Michael Whatley in North Carolina.
This was one of Trump's final rallies after a flurry of midterm campaign events over the past month. More than 25 rallies in October alone, mostly in red states where Republicans are facing serious political headwinds. The official purpose is to help those Republicans win their races, but for a president whose trademark has always been big raucous rallies, there was more to it.
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