Trump rallies New York crowd for Republican Bruce Blakeman's bid to replace Gov. Kathy Hochul

What happened: President Donald Trump rallied in Syracuse, New York, backing Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman against Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and urging support for GOP candidates ahead of November's midterm elections. Key numbers: Micron's planned $100 billion semiconductor complex in central New York is expected to generate 50,000 jobs statewide, including 9,000 Why it matters: Trump pledged to help Blakeman from the White House if elected, framing the race around taxes, utility bills and public safety, and tied GOP turnout to protecting his administration's agenda. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

President Donald Trump rallied in Syracuse, New York, backing Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman against Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and urging support for GOP candidates ahead of November's midterm elections.

Trump pledged to help Blakeman from the White House if elected, framing the race around taxes, utility bills and public safety, and tied GOP turnout to protecting his administration's agenda.