Trump Vows Support for Blakeman in New York's GOP Race
WHO:
NY Post - President Trump pledged support for Bruce Blakeman in New York's GOP race.
Fox News - Bruce Blakeman is running to unseat Governor Kathy Hochul.
WHAT:
Alternet - Only 25 percent of local Republican candidates from Trump's party want to attend the rally, with only four out of 16 local Republican candidates and party leaders planning to be present.
Alternet - Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon and District Attorney Bill Fitzpatrick, the top two elected Republicans in the Syracuse area, will not attend the rally.
Alternet - James Corl III, a candidate in the 50th State Senate District, stated, "I can't make it. Even if I was free, I probably wouldn't go."
Alternet - Joe Bick, chair of the Onondaga County Republican Committee, will not be in attendance due to other commitments.
Alternet - McMahon expressed he is "tired" and has "a baby," indicating he would prefer a face-to-face discussion with Trump about federal policies rather than attending the rally.
NY Post - Trump stated, “I’ll be there within 24 hours” to support Blakeman.
Fox News - Trump promised tax cuts and cheaper energy for New York families during his rally.
WHERE:
Fox News - The rally took place in Syracuse, New York.
WHEN:
NY Post - Trump called for the people of New York to "clean house in Albany on November 3rd."
WHY:
NY Post - Trump expressed the need to address issues of crime, illegal immigration, and energy prices in New York.
HOW:
Fox News - Trump rallied supporters to back Blakeman's campaign against Hochul.
(UPDATED October 10, 2026 05:02 UTC)
Only a quarter of local Republican candidates from Trump's party plan to attend the upcoming rally, with just four out of sixteen candidates and party leaders confirming their presence. Notably, Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon and District Attorney Bill Fitzpatrick, the top two elected Republicans in the Syracuse area, will not be attending, with McMahon expressing a preference for a direct conversation with Trump about federal policies instead. Additionally, candidate James Corl III stated he wouldn't attend even if he were available, while Joe Bick, chair of the Onondaga County Republican Committee, is also unable to make it due to prior commitments.
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(UPDATED October 10, 2026 04:06 UTC)
President Trump pledged his support for Bruce Blakeman in the GOP race to unseat Governor Kathy Hochul during a rally in Syracuse, New York. He promised tax cuts and cheaper energy for families, stating, “I’ll be there within 24 hours” to rally support for Blakeman, while urging New Yorkers to "clean house in Albany on November 3rd." Trump emphasized the need to tackle issues like crime, illegal immigration, and rising energy prices in the state.