Trump to hold rallies in Oklahoma and Alabama in October
The former president will campaign in two reliably Republican states as the midterm elections approach.
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Trump to hold rallies in Oklahoma and Alabama in October
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What this story says
- President Donald Trump will hold campaign rallies in Oklahoma and Alabama in early October.
- The Oklahoma rally is scheduled for October 1st in Durant at the Choctaw Event Center.
- The Alabama rally is planned for October 2nd in Mobile.
- These events are taking place in states described as "deep red" or "reliably Republican."
Who covered it
Percentages are shares of the 76 outlets carrying a published leaning rating. 11 of the 87 outlets we know ran this story carry no rating and are not counted in them. Coverage measured .
Trust
42/100
Craft
55/100
Hype
41/100
87 sources · methodology
Missing from the right
Only 8 of the 76 outlets with a published leaning rating that ran this story are rated right.
A reader who follows the right would not have seen this. We report the absence rather than explain it: outlets choose what to cover for many reasons, and we have no evidence about which one applies here.
President Donald Trump is set to hold campaign rallies in Oklahoma and Alabama in early October. The Oklahoma event is scheduled for October 1st in Durant at the Choctaw Event Center, with tickets available for request. A rally in Mobile, Alabama, is planned for October 2nd. Multiple reports describe these states as "deep red" or "reliably Republican."
Disagreement on campaign focus
While President Trump has stated he would campaign in 35 competitive battleground districts for the midterm elections, several outlets noted that his chosen rally locations in Oklahoma and Alabama are not considered battlegrounds. Bloomberg reported that Trump will hold rallies in "reliably Republican states" as "polls flash warning signs for the GOP." MY Northwest, Ottumwa Courier, Durango Herald, Loonie Politics, Rutland Herald, Joplin Globe, Washington Top News, Winnipeg Free Press, and Weatherford Democrat all stated that Trump vowed to campaign in "35 of the most competitive battleground districts" but will instead "begin October by stumping in Alabama and Oklahoma, two of the most Republican states." The Seattle Times and Associated Press News also reported that Trump vowed to campaign in "35 of the most competitive battleground districts" but did not specify the locations of the rallies. The Washington Post reported Trump would campaign in "deep-red states as GOP plays defense."
What the coverage left out
None of the left-rated digests mention the specific event details for the Oklahoma rally, such as the doors opening at 2 p.m. or the involvement of governor candidate Mike Mazzei, as reported by Hoodline. None of the right-rated digests mention the specific event details for the Oklahoma rally, such as the doors opening at 2 p.m. or the involvement of governor candidate Mike Mazzei, as reported by Hoodline. None of the centre-rated digests mention the specific event details for the Oklahoma rally, such as the doors opening at 2 p.m. or the involvement of governor candidate Mike Mazzei, as reported by Hoodline. None of the digests mention the claim by oklahomavoice.com that the rally would be Trump's first official visit to Oklahoma in six years.
Coverage settled. We checked this 9 times and stopped on 1 Oct 2026, 05:00. The figures above are what it finished at.
How each side covered it
Our own reading of the reporting listed below, written from the outlets’ articles rather than quoted from them. The reasoning is set out on our methodology page.
Left
24 rated outlets
- Left-rated reports focused on the contrast between Donald Trump's stated intention to campaign in battleground districts and his actual rally locations. Arkansas Advocate and oklahomavoice.com highlighted that Trump was set to attend a rally in Durant, Oklahoma, noting it would be his first official visit to the state in six years. Daily Kos framed the rallies as Trump retreating to "red-state safe spaces" and described them as "palliative care." Joe.My.God. reported that Trump would headline rallies in "two deeply red states" as Republicans struggle in swing states. Raw Story stated Trump made a "confounding decision" by planning a rally in deep-red Alabama while Democrats signal potential spending in other states. The Washington Post reported Trump would campaign in "deep-red states as GOP plays defense." Durango Herald, Seattle Times, and Associated Press News all noted Trump vowed to campaign in "35 of the most competitive battleground districts" but would instead start in "deep red states."
Centre
44 rated outlets
- Centre-rated reports highlighted that President Donald Trump would hold rallies in Oklahoma and Alabama, contrasting these locations with his stated intention to campaign in battleground districts. Bloomberg noted the rallies were in "reliably Republican states" as "polls flash warning signs for the GOP." Ottumwa Courier, Rutland Herald, Joplin Globe, Washington Top News, and Weatherford Democrat reported that Trump vowed to campaign in "35 of the most competitive battleground districts" but would instead "begin October by stumping in Alabama and Oklahoma, two of the most Republican states." Winnipeg Free Press and WPLG also reported Trump vowed to campaign in "35 of the most competitive battleground districts" but did not specify the rally locations. Klix reported Trump was starting his campaign in "Republican strongholds, not in uncertain districts as expected."
Right
8 rated outlets
- All six right‑rated digests report that President Donald Trump pledged to campaign in 35 competitive midterm battleground districts and will begin October with rallies in Alabama and Oklahoma, described as deep‑red states. The Times of India adds that the Republican National Committee says the events can reach voters across state lines, while the Washington Examiner notes his aides aim to improve opinion and that he carried those states three times.
- None of the right‑rated digests include a cost estimate for the rallies, specific dates beyond the month of October, projected crowd sizes, or statements from local officials or political opponents. They also omit any reference to polling data or reactions from the Democratic Party, limiting the coverage to the announced locations and the campaign’s strategic intent.
Questions about this coverage
- How did the left and right cover Trump to hold rallies in Oklahoma and Alabama in October?
- Of the 76 outlets on this story carrying a published leaning rating, 32% are rated left, 57% are rated centre, 11% are rated right. Those percentages are shares of the rated outlets, not of every outlet that ran it, which was 87. The sections above set out what each side emphasised, in its own terms.
- Is Trump to hold rallies in Oklahoma and Alabama in October left or right?
- Neither side dominates it. Of the 76 rated outlets on this story, 32% are rated left, 57% are rated centre, 11% are rated right, and no side holds the 70% this site would want before calling a field one-sided. A story is not left or right in any case; the outlets that carried it are what carry ratings.
- Is the coverage of Trump to hold rallies in Oklahoma and Alabama in October biased?
- Trump to hold rallies in Oklahoma and Alabama in October is one event reported by 87 outlets, and this page does not rate the story as biased or unbiased. What it publishes is the spread: which outlets ran it, where named rating organisations place each of them on the spectrum, and what each side chose to lead with. A leaning rating describes an outlet's record over time, not this article, and the two should not be run together.
- Which side is not reporting Trump to hold rallies in Oklahoma and Alabama in October?
- When we first saw this story, outlets rated right had barely covered it. Coverage accretes for hours after an event, so that is where to look rather than a verdict — the split above is the current count, and it is the one to read.
- Which outlets covered Trump to hold rallies in Oklahoma and Alabama in October?
- 87 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.
- When and where will Donald Trump hold his rallies?
- Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Durant, Oklahoma, on October 1st at the Choctaw Event Center. He is also scheduled to hold a rally in Mobile, Alabama, on October 2nd.
- Why are these rally locations notable?
- The rallies are notable because they are taking place in Oklahoma and Alabama, states described by multiple outlets as "deep red" or "reliably Republican." This contrasts with Trump's stated intention to campaign in 35 competitive battleground districts for the midterm elections.
- What is the significance of these rallies for the midterm elections?
- The rallies are part of the campaign for the midterm elections. While Trump stated he would focus on battleground districts, his choice of reliably Republican states has been highlighted by some reports as a strategic move amid concerns for the Republican party.
Read it at the source
87 outlets, grouped by the leaning a published rating gives them. Every headline links to the original; an underlined outlet name opens our profile of that publisher.
Left
24- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens Goshen News in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens SooLeader.com in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens The Times-Tribune in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens Richmond Register in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens Kokomo Tribune in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens goSkagit in a new tab)
- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens The Daily Star in a new tab)
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- Trump promised to campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
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- Trump Forgoes Battleground Rally Promise for a Red State Tour (opens washingtonsun.com in a new tab)
washingtonsun.com — is washingtonsun.com biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Trump set to rally GOP voters, hold midterm election event in Oklahoma (opens Norman Transcript in a new tab)
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- Trump set to rally GOP voters, hold midterm election event in Oklahoma (opens arkansasadvocate.com in a new tab)
arkansasadvocate.com — is arkansasadvocate.com biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He’s starting in deep red states instead (opens Durango Herald in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He’s starting in deep red states instead (opens The Hamilton Spectator in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He’s starting in deep red states instead (opens The Toronto Star in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He’s starting in deep red states instead (opens The Seattle Times in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens Associated Press News in a new tab)
Associated Press News — is Associated Press News biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Trump set to rally GOP voters, hold midterm election event in Oklahoma • Oklahoma Voice (opens oklahomavoice.com in a new tab)
oklahomavoice.com — is oklahomavoice.com biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Trump retreats to red-state safe spaces to campaign (opens Daily Kos in a new tab)
Daily Kos — is Daily Kos biased? Our profile of this outletOpinion
- Trump to hold midterm rally in Mobile, Alabama on Oct. 2. Here's where (opens The Montgomery Advertiser in a new tab)
The Montgomery Advertiser — is The Montgomery Advertiser biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Trump To Headline Rallies In Two Deeply Red States (opens Joe.My.God. in a new tab)
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- Donald Trump to hold rally in Mobile amid Alabama GOP turnout concerns (opens alabamareflector.com in a new tab)
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- Trump to campaign in deep-red states as GOP plays defense (opens The Washington Post in a new tab)
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- Trump makes 'confounding decision' in deep-red state as Dems make other gains: report (opens Raw Story in a new tab)
- Trump eyes an October campaign rally — in Alabama (opens Politico in a new tab)
Centre
44- Trump heads to GOP strongholds Alabama and Oklahoma to campaign for midterms (opens France24 in a new tab)
- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens Carolina Coast Online in a new tab)
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- Trump Campaigns in Safe Red States as GOP Faces Tougher Races Elsewhere (opens News Facts Network in a new tab)
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- President Trump to visit Oklahoma for first time since 2020 for midterm election rally (opens Koco News5 in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens Muskogee Phoenix in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens Decatur Daily in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens Post Register in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens The Northern Virginia Daily in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens LancasterOnline in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens Daily Journal in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens Chronicle Online in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens KTEN in a new tab)
- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens KULR-TV in a new tab)
- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens union-bulletin.com in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens Henry Herald in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens The Standard-Journal in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens Local 3 News in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens WWAY TV in a new tab)
- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He’s starting in deep red states instead (opens My Mother Lode in a new tab)
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- Trump to Campaign in Oklahoma, Alabama as Midterms Creep Closer (opens Bloomberg in a new tab)
- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens somdnews.com in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens KTBS in a new tab)
- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens The Daily Advance in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens KHQ Right Now in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens Joplin Globe in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens Rutland Herald in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens Ottumwa Courier in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He’s starting in deep red states instead (opens The Record in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's start (opens WBAL in a new tab)
- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens Winnipeg Free Press in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He’s starting in deep red states instead – WTOP News (opens Washington Top News in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens Newsday in a new tab)
- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens Weatherford Democrat in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens WSLS in a new tab)
- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens WKMG in a new tab)
- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens WPLG in a new tab)
- Trump Launches Early October Campaign Push in America’s Fourth-Red District (opens Internewscast in a new tab)
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- President Trump holding midterm rally in southeast Oklahoma: What to know (opens NWAHOMEPAGE in a new tab)
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- President Trump will rally in this Gulf Coast city ahead of 2026 midterms, AL governor’s race (opens Nola in a new tab)
- President Donald Trump to appear at midterm rally in Oklahoma (opens KHBS in a new tab)
- Trump's October surprise arrives with rallies in GOP strongholds (opens dailymail.com in a new tab)
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- President Trump coming to Oklahoma to campaign for Mike Mazzei (opens Tulsa World in a new tab)
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- Trump to campaign in deep-red Oklahoma, Alabama (opens The Hill in a new tab)
- Trump Eyes an October Campaign Rally — In Alabama (opens Political Wire in a new tab)
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Right
8- Trump Back in His Element (opens Liberty Nation in a new tab)
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- Trump takes a red-state swing (opens Washington Examiner in a new tab)
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- Trump Opens Midterm Push by Shoring Up GOP Strongholds (opens The Daily Wire in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens Times of India in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens Jonesboro Sun in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens Marietta Daily Journal in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens MY Northwest in a new tab)
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Not rated
11- Trump to hold midterm rallies in Alabama and Oklahoma (opens Social News XYZ in a new tab)
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- Trump’s Big Midterm Election Tour Has Fallen Apart (opens The Daily in a new tab)
- Trump promised to campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens BizToc in a new tab)
- Trump Is Starting His Election Campaign in Republican Strongholds, Not in Uncertain Districts as Expected (opens Klix in a new tab)
- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He’s starting in deep red states instead (opens Loonie Politics in a new tab)
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- Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead (opens KXL in a new tab)
- Mobile rally part of Trump’s midterm ‘barnstorm’ (opens Lagniappe Mobile in a new tab)
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- Trump Rally in Durant Oklahoma With Mike Mazzei Oct. 1 (opens Hoodline in a new tab)
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- Trump to Rally in Durant (opens mccarvillereport.com in a new tab)
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- Trump Eyes An October Campaign Rally — In Alabama - What's New In The World? (opens New Movies & TV Shows, Trailers & Reviews in a new tab)
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