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Trump Runs Midterm Ads About Himself Fighting America’s “Enemies”

October 2, 2026·50 min·5-min readroundtablenews
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In the final weeks before the midterm elections, President Trump's controversial use of government funds for a campaign-style ad warning of socialist threats has sparked intense debate over legality, democratic norms, and political strategy. The panel dissects whether this reflects desper

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Mo Elleithee

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