
Seven weeks before the midterm elections, Donald Trump is dragging his Republicans down in the polls. At the same time, he is pushing ahead with his campaign against the ballot – despite a defeat in the Supreme Court.
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The US midterm elections will take place in seven weeks. Donald Trump is at the center of a legal dispute before the Supreme Court regarding the election process.
Midterms in the USA Trump loses in court, his attack on the election continues
Seven weeks before the midterm elections, Donald Trump is dragging his Republicans down in the polls. At the same time, he is pushing ahead with his campaign against the ballot – despite a defeat in the Supreme Court.
Alexander Sarovic reports from New York

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