Trump Pennsylvania special election: When is the rally and what will the president say at it?
The President is expected to encourage people to vote for the Republican candidate in a congressional election on Tuesday
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Your support makes all the difference.Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally this weekend in Pennsylvania, just days before a special congressional election in the Pittsburgh area.
The race is being widely watched to see if it’s another sign that Democrats may sweep the midterm elections in November.
When and where is the rally?
The rally will take place at 7pm in Moon Township, about 12 miles northwest of Pittsburgh.
The township is located in Allegheny County, parts of which belong to Pennsylvania’s 18th congressional district, where the special election is being held on Tuesday.
What will Mr Trump say?
The President is largely anticipated to boast about how tax cuts passed by Congress in December are benefiting Americans.
Michael Glassner, the chief operating officer for the Trump campaign, said “the President is really looking forward to visiting the Pittsburgh area to highlight the benefits that his historic tax cuts are providing hardworking families across Pennsylvania and to celebrate our booming economy now that America is once again open for business”.
The President is also expected to discuss the congressional election by encouraging people to vote for Republican candidate Rick Saccone, whom he has endorsed.
Mr Saccone, a state representative, is running against Democratic candidate Conor Lamb, a Marine veteran and former prosecutor.
The election is being held to fill the congressional district seat left vacant by former Republican Representative Tim Murphy, who resigned in October.
Mr Trump won the southwestern Pennsylvania district by double digits in 2016, but it is still uncertain what will happen on Tuesday.
Democrats have poured millions into the race in the hopes of flipping the district. A new poll this week showed Mr Lamb, once considered a long-shot Democratic candidate, holding a slight lead over Mr Saccone.
What else could Mr Trump mention?
The President is bound to discuss his new tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.
While several Republican free-trade advocates are opposed to the tariffs, many citizens of Moon Township likely support the protectionist move given that the township is located in the heart of steel country.
Where can you watch the speech?
The speech is expected to be shown by many major news networks, including CNN and Fox News. It will also likely be shown on the White House’s website.
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