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Trump nationalizes midterms with policy clashes, alienating GOP

Donald Trump is nationalizing the upcoming midterm elections by taking policy stances that conflict with Republican orthodoxy and alienate key constituencies. His proposals, such as extending child care subsidies and imposing tariffs on Canadian goods, have drawn criticism from within his own party. These actions are forcing Republican lawmakers to navigate difficult political terrain as they attempt to localize their campaigns. AI

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