Politics · October 13, 2026
WATCH LIVE: Trump rallies for Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska

Former President Donald Trump traveled to Alaska to hold a campaign rally for incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. The rally, held in Wasilla, comes as Sullivan faces a competitive challenge from Democrat Mary Peltola. During his visit, Trump is expected to highlight his administration's policies regarding energy production, military investment, and environmental deregulations specifically impacting the state. The race is considered a critical contest for the Republican party's efforts to maintain control of the Senate.
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- Washington ExaminerRight
WATCH LIVE: Trump rallies for Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska
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Trump travels to Alaska for rally amid tight Senate race between Sullivan and Peltola
Read at CBS News ↗ Trumps Heads To Alaska For Sullivan Rally
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Watch live: Trump heads to Alaska as Senate race heats up
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Watch Live: President Trump speaks at a rally in Alaska ahead of midterms
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Reported across the spectrum
- Donald Trump traveled to Alaska to hold a rally for Senator Dan Sullivan.
- The rally took place on a Tuesday evening in Wasilla.
- Senator Dan Sullivan is facing a challenge from Democrat Mary Peltola.
- The Senate race in Alaska is considered tight or competitive.
Reported by only some outlets
- RealClearPolitics shows Sullivan trailing Peltola by less than 2 points.
- Trump is expected to tout tax relief and funds for military modernization.
- Trump recently fast-tracked oil drilling by exempting projects from environmental reviews.
- The rally was scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.
Left-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
Right-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
The Washington Examiner frames the Alaska Senate seat as a 'must-keep' for the GOP and links the rally specifically to Trump's efforts to maintain control of the upper chamber while highlighting his deregulation efforts.
Centrist outlets tend to focus on…
CBS News emphasizes the significant travel distance (3,400 miles) and positions the event primarily within the context of a 'tight' electoral horse race. Just The News focuses on a bulleted list of administration 'successes' such as energy and military support.
Where coverage diverges
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