Trump flies to Alaska to shore up Sullivan in tight Senate race
Why it matters: The unusual late trip underscores GOP concern about holding the seat as inflation and fuel prices weigh on Trump.
President Donald Trump traveled to Alaska on Tuesday to campaign for Sen. Dan Sullivan, a Republican seeking a third term in a race that Democrats see as unusually competitive. Trump headlined a rally in Wasilla, north of Anchorage, as part of a western swing that also includes Arizona and Montana. The visit is a notable show of support in a state Republicans have dominated for years, but where Sullivan faces Democrat Mary Peltola amid voter frustration over high gasoline prices and persistent inflation. Vice President JD Vance already campaigned for Sullivan in Fairbanks, highlighting how seriously Republicans are treating the contest before Election Day on Nov. 3.