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Trump endorsement streak falters as Cory Mills loses primary

8/19/2026

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President Donald Trump saw two endorsed candidates lose in Tuesday’s primaries, including Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) who was defeated by Ryan Elijah.
Catalina Lauf also lost the seat being vacated by Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL).
MS NOW host Stephanie Ruhle said Trump claimed a “golden touch” with an almost 100 percent endorsement hit rate, a record she said fails in his home state.

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President Donald Trump saw two endorsed candidates lose in Tuesday’s primaries, including Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) who was defeated by Ryan Elijah.
Catalina Lauf also lost the seat being vacated by Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL).
MS NOW host Stephanie Ruhle said Trump claimed a “golden touch” with an almost 100 percent endorsement hit rate, a record she said fails in his home state.