Trump's rally performances draw focus from candidates he is backing

Summary

Donald Trump held rallies in Montana, Tennessee and Alaska over the past week to drum up Republican support ahead of an election. The Guardian reports that his eccentric performances became the focus rather than the candidates he was backing.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   17 Oct 2026, 11:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Trump held rallies in Montana, Tennessee and Alaska to drum up Republican support, but his eccentric performances drew attention away from the candidates he was backing.