Trump Wants Voters to Pretend He’s on the Ballot

The Nation

Published Sep 11, 2026 • 1:47 PM

Trump Wants Voters to Pretend He’s on the Ballot

Chris Lehmann

But Republican midterm candidates are hoping everyone forgets he exists.

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The NationTrump Wants Voters to Pretend He’s on the Ballotabout 4 hours ago
Washington ExaminerTrump pleads with voters to pretend he is on the ballot: ‘You’ve gotta do this for me’about 14 hours ago
The Guardian — WorldTrump makes highly unusual promise of $5,000 for all if Republicans win midterms | First Thing1 day ago
Google NewsTrump wants voters to pretend he’s on the ballot. The Republican Party is going along for the ride - AP News4 days ago
ZeroHedgeEven 'Trust The Election' Pundits Are Suspicious3 months ago

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Friday, Sep 11
- Trump pleads with voters to pretend he is on the ballot: ‘You’ve gotta do this for me’Washington Examiner
- Trump Wants Voters to Pretend He’s on the BallotYou are here
Thursday, Sep 10
- US citizens will receive $5,000 if Republicans win midterms, Trump claims in lengthy convention speechThe Guardian — World
- Trump makes highly unusual promise of $5,000 for all if Republicans win midterms | First ThingThe Guardian — World
Tuesday, Sep 8
- Trump wants voters to pretend he’s on the ballot. The Republican Party is going along for the ride - AP NewsGoogle News
Saturday, Aug 22
- Trump fires back after protester interrupts Myrtle Beach rally for Graham: 'Mom is voting for us' - Fox NewsGoogle News
- Trump pleads with GOP voters to show up for midterm elections: ‘Pretend I’m on the ballot’Washington Examiner

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Google NewsTrump wants voters to pretend he’s on the ballot. The Republican Party is going along for the ride - AP News4 days ago

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