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Trump-Backed GOP Wins, Yet Urged to Drop Iran Rhetoric

7/27/2026

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Donald Trump’s circle urges Republican candidates to distance themselves from his Iran war rhetoric.
MAGA Inc., the Trump-aligned super PAC with a $400 million war chest, will spend in August.
Trump-endorsed Republicans have won every primary, defeating Senators John Cornyn, Bill Cassidy and Rep. Thomas Massie.
The July 23 Emerson poll shows Democrats leading 53%-42%.
Redistricting in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee and Texas could give Republicans ten House seats.

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Story summary

Donald Trump’s circle urges Republican candidates to distance themselves from his Iran war rhetoric.
MAGA Inc., the Trump-aligned super PAC with a $400 million war chest, will spend in August.
Trump-endorsed Republicans have won every primary, defeating Senators John Cornyn, Bill Cassidy and Rep. Thomas Massie.
The July 23 Emerson poll shows Democrats leading 53%-42%.
Redistricting in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee and Texas could give Republicans ten House seats.