# Trump pitches Alabama investments for GOP

> Trump highlights Mercedes-Benz and US Steel investments to sway Alabama voters ahead of midterms.
- Title: Trump pitches Alabama investments for GOP · The Straits Times
- Summary: Trump highlights Mercedes-Benz and US Steel investments to sway Alabama voters ahead of midterms. Trump promoted economic investments by companies like…
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-touts-investment-projects-in-pitch-to-deep-red-alabama
- Published: 2026-10-03T04:15:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trump, alabama, mercedes-benz, us steel, midterms, gop, elections, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Trump promoted economic investments by companies like Mercedes-Benz and US Steel to appeal to Alabama voters before November elections.