No Kings rallies urge early voting as Trump stumps for Republicans

· Politics · United States

Thousands gathered across the US on Saturday for 'No Kings' rallies urging midterm voters to cast ballots early, building on two years of marches against President Donald Trump. At the same time, Trump held a rally in Kentucky to energise Republican voters, touting his power while facing voter frustration, with more Americans seeing him as looking out for his own interests. Money is flowing heavily into the campaigns: Democrats have candidate cash in key congressional races, while Elon Musk is funding Republicans, most notably Ken Paxton in Texas. Trump also threatened California officials with imprisonment over mail-ballot policy, and Russia is using an army of bots to push fake US election videos.

Why it matters：The midterms will determine control of Congress and shape the remainder of Trump's term, with money, misinformation and turnout drives all in play.

Key points

  • 'No Kings' rallies pushed early voting across the country.
  • Elon Musk's money is going mostly to Ken Paxton in Texas.
  • Russia is using bots to spread fake US election videos.

Sources (original reporting)

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