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Trump is liberating his Republican critics in Congress
President Donald Trump is endorsing Republican challengers against incumbent lawmakers, resulting in the creation of lame-duck senators who are not indebted to him. This strategy could weaken the influence of traditional Republican leaders in Congress.
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