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In Alabama, Trump relives his glory days (this time with some empty seats)

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President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in Mobile, Alabama, on October 2, ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. Despite his past success in drawing large crowds at such events, this rally featured noticeable empty seats, raising questions about current political enthusiasm among voters in the area.

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President Donald Trump held a rally in Mobile, Alabama, on Friday at 7 p.m., as part of his ongoing tour supporting Republican candidates ahead of the midterms. Accompanying him were Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), who is running for governor, and GOP state Rep. Rhett Marques, seeking to win the newly redrawn 2nd Congressional District. Trump's visit to Alabama marked his third stop in a week, after Texas and Oklahoma. He emphasized his economic achievements, mentioning investments by companies like Mercedes-Benz and US Steel in Alabama. Despite his strong historical support from the state—where he won three times with significant margins—polls show 31% national approval rating for Trump amid economic discontent.

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MOBILE – On the night of Oct 2, President Donald Trump turned up in Mobile, Alabama, to give a campaign rally five weeks before the midterm elections. What on earth was he doing all the way down there?

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2026-10-03 · The Straits Times

In Alabama, Trump relives his glory days (this time with some empty seats) · assertive framing

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In Alabama, Trump relives his glory days (this time with some empty seats) asserted

Trump → relive → seats

he → turn → earth