Trump Votes Republican, Defends Campaign Moves and Iran Stance — SkimNews
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- Donald Trump voted early in the midterm elections on October 24, 2026, at a West Palm Beach polling location, stating he voted for all Republicans in Florida.
- Trump defended a contentious ad by Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that features the estranged mother of his Democratic rival, Dr. Amy Acton.
- Trump defended his instruction to file a lawsuit to block certification of Alaska's U.S. Senate race if Republican Dan Sullivan loses due to ballot confusion with another candidate of the same name.
- Trump commented on the war in Iran, stating, 'I may have to finish it off. Or maybe they’ll make a deal, but I’m not sure. Either way, we win.'
- Melania Trump, who recently brokered a ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine, told reporters 'We will see' when asked about a potential trip to Ukraine.
Why it matters: Trump's defense of aggressive campaign ads and legal challenges to election certification reinforces his influence over Republican strategy ahead of key races. His direct comments on Iran, paired with his wife's diplomatic role in Ukraine, show the administration's simultaneous engagement in two major foreign policy arenas.
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