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Trump privately blames HIMSELF in rare admission after frightening new poll leaves the president with sobering midterm realization

President Donald Trump has reportedly signaled to his advisers that his actions during the first two years of his second term may cost Republicans in the midterms.

Trump privately blames HIMSELF in rare admission after frightening new poll leaves the president with sobering midterm realization

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President Donald Trump has reportedly signaled to his advisers that his actions during the first two years of his second term may cost Republicans in the midterms.

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President Donald Trump has reportedly signaled to his advisers that his actions during the first two years of his second term may cost Republicans in the midterms.

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