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Trump says he's spent $300M in midterms so far

President Trump said on Tuesday that he had already spent over $300 million in the midterms to help Republicans as the GOP looks to stave off major losses in both chambers of Congress. “...I am pleased to announce that, having to do with the Most Important Midterm Elections in our Country’s History, I have spent,...

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