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Trump did not create the Nevada heat, but he absolutely created the political weather around himself. On a day when his campaign wanted discipline and forward motion, it got a sweaty reminder that every rally, every flub, and every legal scar still has a way of turning into the story.
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New AP-NORC polling released on June 9 showed the Trump conviction is still a live political liability, even if it has not blown up his overall standing. Americans were split on whether the case was politically motivated, but they were more likely to see the conviction as bad for Trump’s campaign and for the country overall.
Trump held an outdoor rally in Las Vegas on Sunday as temperatures topped 100 degrees. Campaign staff brought in extra medics, water, fans and umbrellas; Clark County fire officials said most medical calls were heat-related, with six people transported to hospitals and 24 treated on site. Trump also complained about teleprompter problems during the speech.