Trump campaigns Mississippi, highlighting Republicans' challenges
CORINTH, Miss. (AP) -- President Donald Trump campaigned Monday in Mississippi, as he continues a closing midterm rally blitz that highlights Republic
President Donald Trump campaigned in Mississippi on Monday, as part of his final push before the midterm elections. Trump's visit aimed to bolster Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, who is facing a strong challenge from Democrat Scott Colom. Hyde-Smith is already the favorite to win her second term in Mississippi, where Trump won by an average of nearly 20 points in 2024.
However, Colom, the first Black senator from Mississippi since Reconstruction, is hoping to capitalize on rising inflation, waning Trump popularity, and Hyde-Smith's perceived mistakes. Colom's team noted that he has outpaced Hyde-Smith in fundraising since launching his campaign. Trump's appearance in Mississippi highlights the Republican Party's challenges in a state that is typically seen as reliably Republican.
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