Key facts
- President Donald Trump is considering a trip to upstate New York on Oct. 9.
- The trip is to appear alongside Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman.
- The event is being considered for central New York.
- Trump previously appeared on Long Island this summer to rally with Blakeman.
President Donald Trump is considering a trip to upstate New York on October 9 to appear alongside Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman, according to three people with knowledge of the discussions. The event is being considered for central New York, but has not been finalized, said a fourth person. The people were granted anonymity to disclose the private conversations about the potential trip. Blakeman’s campaign did not comment, and the White House did not immediately return messages seeking comment. Trump previously appeared on Long Island this summer to rally with Blakeman and Republican House candidates.