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Trump just made a last-minute gambit to save farm-state Republicans in the midterms

Outlet: Politico · By Meredith Lee Hill and Grace Yarrow · Published 20/10/2026 19:01 UTC

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The promise comes two weeks before Election Day — and the payments could still face a fight ahead in Congress.

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  1. Headline · detected on 20/10/2026 22:07 UTC

    Trump is promising farmers $8B. just made a last-minute gambit to save farm-state Republicans are praying it will save their campaigns. in the midterms

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https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/20/trump-farmers-payments-gop-midterms-01128165
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20/10/2026 19:01 UTC
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20/10/2026 19:26 UTC
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