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  "id": 15268077,
  "title": "Trump touts his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters ahead of midterm elections",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-touts-his-power-at-kentucky-rally-to-energize-voters-ahead-of-15268077",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T19:44:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/10/17/trump-touts-his-power-at-kentucky-rally-to-energize-voters-ahead-of-midterm-elections"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump rallied in Highland Heights, Kentucky on Saturday to rally support for Republican candidates ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. Drawing attention to his perceived power, Trump quipped, \"I can do stuff that is unbelievable.\"\n\nThe rally aimed to energize Republican turnout, as his party faces challenges during the midterms. Trump mentioned his recent decision to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, stating, \"I don't think I could have done this in my first term. This is a much more powerful term.\"\n\nTrump also claimed that Google would not have taken his call in his first term, now they \"kiss my ass.\" He further claimed that he had changed the name of a lake in Canada to Lake America, referring to Lake Ontario.\n\nWhile Trump touted his power, it's worth noting that his approach has been met with voter frustration, as high tariffs and the Iran war have contributed to rising prices and increased public perception of his prioritizing personal interests over those of the country.\n\nWith control of both chambers of Congress on the line, Trump has been actively courting voters, despite Republicans having concerns that he might be a liability. During the rally, Trump pledged a $5,000 payment for every adult American should Republicans win both the House and the Senate - a claim that would likely cost over $1 trillion and worsen the country's budget deficit. Additionally, Trump promised to invest in a drug manufacturing facility in Kentucky if Republicans succeed in the elections.",
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        "outlet": "CNBC",
        "title": "Trump touts his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters ahead of midterm elections",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-touts-his-power-at-kentucky-rally-to-energize-voters-ahead-of",
        "published": "2026-10-17T19:54:13.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "In Kentucky campaign stop, Trump says he \"can do stuff that is unbelievable\"",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/in-kentucky-campaign-stop-trump-says-he-can-do-stuff-that-is",
        "published": "2026-10-17T20:48:51.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Japan Today",
        "title": "Trump touts his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters ahead of midterm elections",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-touts-his-power-at-kentucky-rally-to-energize-voters-ahead-of-15285367",
        "published": "2026-10-17T21:18:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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