A growing number of Republican candidates are distancing themselves from President Donald Trump ahead of November’s midterm elections, as they navigate politically tumultuous waters.
Many of those pivoting away from their typically strong alliance with the president, particularly on the Iran war, hail from battleground states or are engaged in competitive battles. Their positioning comes as Republicans fight to avoid losing seats nationwide, which typically occurs in the first midterm after a new party wins the presidency.
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