Trump votes early in Florida as Republicans fight to retain congress

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump cast their early votes in Florida on Saturday, ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The event comes as Republicans strive to maintain control of Congress, with opinion polls indicating a challenging contest for the GOP. Trump, speaking to reporters after voting, affirmed that he had exclusively voted for Republican candidates and accused Democrats of causing corruption in areas under their control, while also repeating his unsubstantiated claim that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against him.

With 10 days remaining before the election, Republicans face a difficult situation, as midterm elections typically favor the party not in the White House, potentially resulting in a loss of the House of Representatives and possibly the Senate majority.

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