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Trump's massive bid to buy off farmers immediately smacks a brick wall: report

A new $8 billion farm aid pledge from President Donald Trump may come too late to matter for vulnerable Republicans, Politico reported . Trump unveiled the payments, meant for farmers squeezed by expensive diesel, at a Kansas rally Monday for Sen. Roger Marshall, who is in a tough race. The White House has been working to contain frustration among…

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