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Trump campaign deletes at least eight references to him

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC · How we work

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Donalds Deletes Trump Mentions

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) stripped Trump references from his campaign site, deleting at least eight mentions.
Candidate Salazar aired an ad accusing Trump’s immigration policy of deporting detainees, ICE data shows 50% lacked convictions.
U.S. President Donald Trump rebuked Salazar, calling her a “backstabber” after endorsing her with “SHE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN.”

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Trump Triggers Fallout

U.S. podcaster Joe Rogan distanced himself from President Donald Trump, calling his supporters “fucking nuts.”
Former Front Row Joes member Trisha Hope said Iran war and Epstein files altered her view of President Donald Trump.
New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman said President Donald Trump’s handling of Epstein files triggered supporters’ loss of faith.

History

Historical Context

From February to early May 2016, Donald Trump surged through a 17-candidate Republican primary, clinching the Indiana win on May 3 and becoming the presumptive nominee. The party scheduled the July 18-21 convention in Cleveland—the first all-July GOP convention since 1980—to avoid the drawn-out primary that fractured the 2012 race. On the first ballot, Trump secured 1,725 of the 2,472 delegates, formally winning the nomination.

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Donalds Deletes Trump Mentions

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) stripped Trump references from his campaign site, deleting at least eight mentions.
Candidate Salazar aired an ad accusing Trump’s immigration policy of deporting detainees, ICE data shows 50% lacked convictions.
U.S. President Donald Trump rebuked Salazar, calling her a “backstabber” after endorsing her with “SHE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN.”

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