From The Straits Times · · 1m
Trump pitches Alabama investments for GOP
Trump highlights Mercedes-Benz and US Steel investments to sway Alabama voters ahead of midterms.
In brief
Trump highlights Mercedes-Benz and US Steel investments to sway Alabama voters ahead of midterms. Trump promoted economic investments by companies like Mercedes-Benz and US Steel to appeal to Alabama voters before November elections. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Trump rallies in Alabama
President Trump promoted his economic agenda at a rally in Mobile, Alabama on Oct 2, 2026.
“I put practically everything in Alabama, wouldn’t you say?”
Mercedes-Benz and US Steel investments
Trump cited Mercedes-Benz Group AG, US Steel, Eli Lilly & Co. and ArcelorMittal investments in Alabama as proof of economic policy success.
Tuberville and Moore support
Trump supported Republican candidates Tommy Tuberville and Barry Moore for governor and Senate races ahead of midterms.
Election strategy
Trump plans to campaign in Alabama until Oct 10 to attend Georgia-Alabama college football game for GOP voter mobilization.
Midterm election risks
Republicans face losing US House and Senate races as Trump pushes to sway voters amid economic discontent and Iran war concerns.
At a glance
Trump promoted economic investments by companies like Mercedes-Benz and US Steel to appeal to Alabama voters before November elections.
