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Examining the controversial claims Trump is making at his midterm rallies

PBS NewsHour · October 16, 2026 at 6:45 PM

Examining the controversial claims Trump is making at his midterm rallies

Ahead of the midterms, President Trump is on the campaign trail looking to rally his base in battleground races. His controversial comments at those rallies have drawn attention. White House correspondent Liz Landers has a fact check on some of Trump's claims.

Liz Landers is a correspondent for PBS News Hour, where she covers the White House and the Trump administration. Prior to joining the News Hour, she served as the national security correspondent for Scripps News, and also reported on disinformation for the network.

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Examining the controversial claims Trump is making at his midterm rallies

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