A former president urged supporters in a key swing state to focus on down-ballot races by framing his own political influence as a motivating factor, effectively positioning himself as a central figure in the election despite not being on the ballot. The strategy highlights a broader effort to leverage his presence and rhetoric to energize voters for other Republican candidates. The call comes as part of a broader campaign to maintain momentum ahead of critical elections. Supporters are being asked to channel their enthusiasm for him into broader electoral efforts, blending personal loyalty with broader political strategy.
In Dallas, Donald Trump told voters to “pretend that I’m on the ballot.” OK. Let’s do exactly that.
