Takeaways from his week campaigning:
Trump is betting it all on his brand.
Trump rallies are not standing-room-only anymore.
The president is unhappy with his rally coverage.
His speeches are still riddled with half-truths, falsehoods and claims that need context.
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At Trump’s Rallies, a Familiar Mix of Rituals and a Plea to ‘Please Pretend’ (Gift Article)
President Trump is doggedly lending his support to Republican candidates facing a rough midterm season. He is the same campaigner he has always been, but his crowds have changed.