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Trump rallies in Kentucky as No Kings events urge early voting
President Trump held a midterm rally in Highland Heights, Kentucky, for Republican House candidate Ed Gallrein and asked voters to "pretend that I'm on the ballot." The same day, No Kings events across the country, billed by organizers as nonpartisan, urged people to vote early ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Early voting is underway in many states.
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How each side sees it
Trump and the White House sayTrump told the rally Democrats would "have a depression" if they win. White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis said the No Kings group's talk of voting "proves they should change their name."
No Kings organizers sayA spokesperson said "casting a ballot is our primary tool of making our voices heard" and called the day a push for mass early-vote turnout.
Sources
- AP via KPRC: Trump touts his power at Kentucky rally
- AP via PBS NewsHour: No Kings rallies urge voters to cast ballots early
- Newsweek: Map shows No Kings early voting events
- Kentucky Lantern: Trump to rally in Northern Kentucky on Saturday
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