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How much does Donald Trump care about winning the midterms? Apparently, not much at all | Jonathan Freedland

Such is the US president’s narcissism that he would see a Democratic victory as proof that he’s indispensable – meanwhile, his every decision spells calamity for voters What is Donald Trump playing at? If it’s true that the best way of understanding the behaviour of an organisation is to assume it’s controlled by a secret cabal of its enemies, perhaps that same logic extends to the current…

How much does Donald Trump care about winning the midterms? Apparently, not much at all | Jonathan Freedland

Donald Trump's aversion to Democrats winning the midterms in November has led some to speculate he may be actively encouraging a Republican loss. The theory presents a baffling portrait of a president seemingly indifferent to the fate of his own party. For a deeper understanding, let's break down the key points.

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