President Donald Trump is headed to Arizona’s reddest county for a rally to rev up Republican voters before the November midterm election.
Trump is making campaign appearances around the country as Republicans fight to keep control of the U.S. House and Senate. In Arizona, Republicans are battling to take back top state offices from Democratic incumbents.
Gubernatorial nominee U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs and other Arizona Republicans will kick off the event with remarks at Laughlin Bullhead International Airport. Speakers were expected to take the stage after 11 a.m., with the president scheduled to speak about 1 p.m.
This is Trump's third visit to the state in his second term, and his second visit in 2026.
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of the president's visit to Arizona.
Why Bullhead City?
10:01 AM ET, October 14 2026, Stephanie MurrayPolitical watchers say that by appearing in Arizona, Trump is likely to hurt his party more than he can help.
He could, however, be trying to drive up turnout for statewide candidates by coming to one of the reddest cities in Arizona’s reddest county. Trump won more than 77% of the vote in Mohave County in 2024.
“He's going to the most red district there is,” said Brian Murray, the former executive director of the Arizona Republican Party. “The only thing that makes sense to me is they're trying to dramatically increase the turnout in Mohave County to record levels in hopes that that could help push over some of these races that are in the margin.”
Trump has targeted Republican-heavy areas in his fall campaign swing by taking trips to conservative states such as Nebraska, Oklahoma and Tennessee.
That trend will continue this week. After his remarks at the Laughlin Bullhead International Airport, the president will jet off to campaign in a Montana county where he won more than 65% of the vote in 2024.
Where is President Trump's Arizona rally taking place?
10:00 AM ET, October 14 2026, Stacey BarchengerThe president is returning to Arizona with a rally in Bullhead City on Oct. 14 during a swing through mostly conservative states.
The Arizona rally is set for Laughlin Bullhead International Airport. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and Trump will speak at 1 p.m.
Trump is slated to speak in western Montana later in the day.
The president's return to rural Arizona comes just three weeks before Election Day as polling shows his own approval ratings have sunk amid the war with Iran and a tariff agenda that has increased everyday costs.
Many Democratic candidates have sought to tie their GOP opponents to the president and the timing of Trump's visit.
Trump to make third Arizona visit in his second term
10:00 AM ET, October 14 2026, Ronald J. HansenPresident Donald Trump is set to make his third trip to Arizona during his second term, hosting an Oct. 14 pre-election rally for Republicans inthe GOP stronghold of Bullhead City.
Here's what he did in the previous two stops in the Grand Canyon State.
Sept. 21, 2025: Trump travels to Glendale for the Charlie Kirk memorial service at State Farm Stadium. Trump headlines the event, though Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, stood out for offering tearful forgiveness on an occasion when Trump incorrectly blamed most political violence on the left.
April 17, 2026: The president returned to Dream City Church in Phoenix for a Turning Point "Build the Red Wall" event that focused on Arizona, Nevada and New Hampshire in the 2026 midterms. "We have to win the midterms," he said.
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