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Trump exerts iron grip on Republican Party with Massie defeated

Victory over a Republican rebel in Kentucky shows the president's strength but his power comes with risks for the midterms.

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According to BBC News’s source item, Trump exerts iron grip on Republican Party with Massie defeated, Victory over a Republican rebel in Kentucky shows the president’s strength but his power comes with risks for the midterms.

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