Trump eyes an October campaign rally — in Alabama
The event is scheduled for Oct. 2nd in Mobile, but the plans are still subject to change, according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter.
President Donald Trump may be considering a political rally in Alabama next month, according to sources familiar with his campaign preparations. The event is tentatively scheduled for October 2nd in Mobile, though the details are still being finalized. This move, in a state that is traditionally Republican, may seem unusual but could be an attempt to shore up support for state Rep. Rhett Marques, who is in a tight race against Democratic Rep. Shomari Figures.
Marques benefits from a redrawn district that gives him a majority-Black constituency, while Figures has been aggressively campaigning. Alabama has not been a focus for Democrats in recent elections, as they have struggled in other traditionally red states like Alaska and Texas. The rally could also help Trump's campaign in other battleground states, as he has recently visited North Carolina to support GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley.
Trump's potential Alabama visit comes after the Trump administration announced a $2.5 billion loan to the Alabama Toll Road, Bridge, and Tunnel Authority to build the Mobile River Bridge, a major infrastructure project. Additionally, the president has close ties to GOP Rep. Barry Moore and Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who are also running for Senate and governor in Alabama, respectively.
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