Summary
President Trump is using campaign funds to help the Republican candidates in the Virginia and New Jersey governor races. His team is spending over a million dollars in each state to reach out to Republican voters who often skip elections when Trump is not on the ballot.
Key Facts
- President Trump is funding efforts in the Virginia and New Jersey governor races using campaign money.
- Over $1 million is spent in each state to encourage Republican voter turnout.
- The focus is on reaching Trump supporters and Republicans who do not usually vote in off-year elections.
- The strategy includes identifying voters less likely to participate and contacting them through calls, ads, and mail.
- The campaign targets areas where Trump previously had strong support.
- President Trump participates in tele-rallies to energize his supporters.
- Polls show that Republican candidates lag behind in Virginia, while the attorney general race is tightly contested.
- President Trump has not visited either state in person for these campaigns.
