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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Andrew Buncombe

Voices: Trump was actually the biggest winner in the midterm elections — and this is why

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In the aftermath of the midterm elections, there was a very clear assessment made of the fortunes of Donald Trump.

The 76-year-old was a drag on the Republican Party, said “sources”, forcing on it unsuitable candidates such as Herschel Walker and Mehmet Oz. He talked endlessly about the presidential election in 2020, ignoring the interests of most voters. He had proven himself out-of-touch.

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