Brief
Trump heads to Alabama for midterm rally, backs Republican candidates
The president will speak in Montgomery on Friday, endorsing Sen. Tommy Tuberville and other GOP hopefuls, while confronting low poll numbers.
By Felo News Desk · Published
President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a campaign rally in Montgomery, Alabama, on Friday, October 2, 2026, according to the Associated Press. The event marks the start of his midterm swing and will feature endorsements of Republican candidates for Senate, governor and Congress.
Trump will back Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is contesting former Democratic Sen. Doug Jones for the Alabama governorship, and state Rep. Rhett Marques, who is seeking to flip the newly redrawn 2nd Congressional District. The rally follows his earlier mega‑rally in Mobile, where an estimated 30,000 people gathered more than a decade ago.
Speaking to reporters as he left the White House on Thursday, Trump said, “I’m going because you have to thank these states that are with you 1,000% and I haven’t been there in a while and I want to just thank ’em. I go there because they want to see me there.” The Associated Press reported the quote.
The president’s itinerary includes further trips to battleground states such as Ohio and Texas before the November elections. Analysts note that his decision to begin the tour in deep‑red Alabama highlights the challenges he faces, including dismal poll numbers and growing pessimism within his party about retaining control of the House and Senate.
A new Associated Press‑NORC poll released the same week found that only about three‑in‑ten U.S. adults view Trump favorably, underscoring the mixed reception he receives even among his base.
Key facts
- President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Montgomery, Alabama on Oct. 2, 2026. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Trump will endorse Sen. Tommy Tuberville, former Sen. Doug Jones, and Rep. Rhett Marques at the rally. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- He said he is traveling to Alabama because supporters want to see him there. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- The rally follows a previous mega‑rally in Mobile that drew about 30,000 attendees. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- A new AP‑NORC poll shows only about 30% of U.S. adults view Trump favorably. (winnipegfreepress.com)
What we don't know yet
- The AP‑NORC poll figure is truncated in the source; the exact percentage beyond "about 3 in 10" is not provided.
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Trump heads to Alabama: 'I go there because they want to see me there'”
