Donald Trump has fixated on the idea he can expand the map in a general election that’s likely to be decided in six swing states. He has touted his rally attendance in New Jersey as evidence that he could flip the deep-blue stronghold. And he has mused about winning Virginia. 

 Furthermore, Trump has been drawn to Minnesota because it is an Upper Midwestern state, which is a region that has historically been competitive in presidential elections. Winning in this region is seen as crucial for any candidate hoping to secure the presidency. Trump has also highlighted his rally attendance in New Jersey as evidence that he could flip traditionally Democratic strongholds, further fueling his belief that he could win in Minnesota 

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