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Trump Holds Rally in Fort Myers, Florida for State Republican Candidates
What happened
President Trump held a campaign rally in Fort Myers, Florida on Friday afternoon. The event took place at Florida Gulf Coast University to support Republican candidates in the state. Trump spoke to reporters before departing for the rally.
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CBS News leads with Trump's pre-rally comments to reporters, emphasizing he "defends Ramaswamy ad" and "takes questions on midterms, Iran war and more" before mentioning the Florida campaign stop.
- CBSTrump continues to back Ramaswamy's attack ad, campaigns in Florida with midterms 11 days awayCBS News · Lean Left
- CBSTrump defends Ramaswamy ad, takes questions on midterms, Iran war and moreCBS News · Lean Left
The Hill leads with the rally itself and includes updates about Trump's focus on "effort to lower gas prices" and that he "leans into Ramaswamy ad controversy." Coverage notes Republicans are "feeling bullish about statewide races."
- HILWatch live: Trump rallies in Fort Myers, FloridaThe Hill · Center
- HILLive updates: Trump pushes effort to lower gas prices, leans into Ramaswamy ad controversyThe Hill · Center
Washington Examiner frames the event as Trump "seeking to boost Republican candidates in the state" and provides specific timing and location details for the rally.
- WEXWATCH LIVE: Trump holds midterm rally in Florida with Byron DonaldsWashington Examiner · Lean Right
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