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Trump criss-crosses U.S. for Republican candidates

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Trump criss-crosses U.S. for Republican candidates. (2026, October 20). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-criss-crosses-us-republican-candidates/

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President Trump intends to spend over $400 million supporting Republican candidates as the midterm elections approach within two weeks. Reporter Nancy Cordes provides this information about Trump's efforts to influence the outcome of Congress control.
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President Donald Trump announced on October 20, 2026, that he would commit over $400 million towards helping Republican candidates in the upcoming midterm elections set for November 3. This includes funds already spent—over $300 million—on advertising, voter contact initiatives, rallies, and get-out-the-vote programs. Trump emphasized the importance of these midterms, calling them "the Most Important Midterm Elections in our Country’s History," as Republicans aim to retain control of Congress. He also referenced unrest in France as a cautionary tale about what could happen under Democratic leadership if they gain power.

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Congress ORG · 1× Nancy Cordes PERSON · 1× Trump PERSON · 1×

Narrative

With two weeks until election day and control of Congress on the line, President Trump says he plans to spend more than $400 million on the races.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-21
2026-10-21 · CBS News
Trump criss-crosses U.S. for Republican candidates · assertive framing

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With two weeks until election day and control of Congress on the line, President Trump says he plans to spend more than $400 million on the races. asserted
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Nancy Cordes reports. asserted
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