President Donald Trump to be in Durant, Oklahoma for rally
President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in Durant, Oklahoma, to support Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections. The event featured various local political figures and focused on maintaining Republican control of Congress.
Why it matters
The rally underscores the influence of Trump's endorsements in local and national midterm races and the strategic importance of Oklahoma in the Republican campaign map.
The midterm elections are almost here, and President Donald Trump was in Oklahoma on Thursday making a push for Republican voters. WATCH FULL: President Donald Trump gives speech at Choctaw Event Center in Durant The president headlined a rally at the Choctaw Event Center in Durant after making a stop in Denton, Texas, earlier in the day. >> Video Below: 'Trump Country': Oklahoma residents prepare as President Trump set to hold campaign rally in Durant Midterm Rally in Oklahoma Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Mazzei said the rally is all about getting voters to the polls. Along with Trump, some of the speakers include Mazzei, lieutenant governor candidate T.W. Shannon, and other Trump-backed candidates. Mazzei and Trump say they are aligned on many issues, but not all. The Oklahoma gubernatorial candidate opposes importing foreign beef while supporting the president-backed smelter proposed for Inola.
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