Trump warns Kansans that U.S. will ‘burn’ like France if Democrats win
U.S. President Donald Trump warned at a Kansas rally that the United States could face civil unrest similar to recent riots in France if Democrats win the upcoming election. He used the comparison to support Republican candidate Roger Marshall amid voter concerns over inflation and the Iran war.
Why it matters
The rhetoric highlights the use of international events as campaign messaging to influence domestic midterm election outcomes.
Trump warns Kansans that U.S. will ‘burn’ like France if Democrats win left U.S. President Donald. File AP AP https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/ret66d/article71603394.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Trump_43783.jpg JOSE LUIS MAGANA President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he walks on the South Lawn upon his arrival to the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) Donald Trump’s rally on behalf of Republican incumbent Roger Marshall was his latest foray into conservative states where Republican candidates are on defense due to voter frustrations over the Iran war and rising prices PARK CITY U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday (October 19, 2026) used violent unrest in France as an argument against Democrats in his battle to defend a Kansas Senate seat long held by Republicans but in danger of falling to his political opponents. Mr.
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