Larry Hogan, the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maryland, has faced scrutiny for reportedly touting Donald Trump's endorsement during a private donor call, contradicting his previous claims of disinterest in Trump's support. Hogan emphasized that he does not support Trump and has not voted for him in past elections, despite saying in the call that Trump's endorsement could help him with hardcore supporters. This inconsistency has raised questions about Hogan's political strategy as he competes against Democratic candidate Angela Alsobrooks. Hogan's campaign responded by stating he was merely addressing perceptions of animosity between himself and Trump. Meanwhile, Trump's internal polling suggests he may struggle to regain the White House, with close races reported in key battleground states against Vice President Kamala Harris. Enthusiasm among likely Democratic voters appears strong, with a recent Gallup poll indicating a 77 percent enthusiasm metric, close to levels seen during the Obama administration.