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Trump Allies Back Berisha Amid Albania's Election Turmoil

5/11/2025

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Former Trump campaign advisors are rallying behind Sali Berisha in Albania's parliamentary elections, challenging Prime Minister Edi Rama, who faces corruption allegations and U.S. sanctions. As critics accuse the Socialist Party of stifling opposition and threatening democracy, observers call on the U.S. to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process amid growing fears of political repression.

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Former Trump campaign advisors are rallying behind Sali Berisha in Albania's parliamentary elections, challenging Prime Minister Edi Rama, who faces corruption allegations and U.S. sanctions. As critics accuse the Socialist Party of stifling opposition and threatening democracy, observers call on the U.S. to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process amid growing fears of political repression.