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“Donald Trump said, "I'm going to go to every one of those 35 places and we're going to see if we can get everyone elected.”
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At a White House Rose Garden dinner in early September 2026, Donald Trump pledged to campaign in 35 races to help elect Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections.
According to reporting published by AOL and NBC News, Donald Trump addressed Republican members of Congress during a White House dinner held in the Rose Garden on September 2, 2026. AOL directly quotes Trump stating, "I'm going to take the final 30 days, and maybe a little bit more than that, because it's all about 35 races. I'm going to go to every one of those 35 places, and we're going to see if we can get everyone elected." These details confirm that the quoted statement was accurately made as described.
Sources
- Trump says he’ll campaign for Republicans in 35 races ahead of the midterms — NBC News
- Trump promised a swing district blitz, then came to Kansas. What does it mean for Republicans? | KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR — kcur.org
- Trump Kicks Off Midterm Rally Schedule With Visits To Trump-Loving Safe Spaces | HuffPost Latest News — huffpost.com
- Trump says he’ll campaign for Republicans in 35 races ahead of the midterms - AOL — aol.com
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