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Trump urges Republicans to back down-ballot candidates

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 26 October 2026, 23:40 UTC ·9 sec listen

President Donald Trump visited deep-red Mississippi on Monday to rally support for Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who is facing Democrat Scott Colom. His appearance also encouraged Republicans to back candidates in races farther down the ballot.

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