Trump to hold midterm rallies in Alabama and Oklahoma

President Donald Trump scheduled two rallies for early October in Durant, Oklahoma and Mobile, Alabama, both heavily Republican areas, despite having vowed to campaign in competitive districts ahead of the November midterm elections. The decision has raised eyebrows among political analysts who note that these visits will likely draw enthusiastic crowds but are unlikely to sway voters in deeply conservative regions already supportive of his party. Republicans worry this focus on safe territory might signal broader concerns about Trump’s popularity and the potential loss of congressional seats, leading them to pour resources into traditionally red districts to secure wins. Democrats see it as a sign that the president is struggling with public opinion and diverting attention from critical battleground states where races are closer.