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Why Republicans Aren’t Condemning Trump’s Meet the Press Walkout
The 2026 Los Angeles mayoral primary highlights the Republican Party's refusal to accept election defeats, as seen in Spencer Pratt's declining position and Donald Trump's reaction to a moderator challenging his election denial during a Meet the Press interview. Conservative figures, including Meghan McCain, have spread claims of election rigging despite uncertain results.
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