Democrats prepare for potential election interference in midterms – US politics live

The Democrats are wargaming messaging strategies over fears that Donald Trump may try to influence the midterm elections

Few Americans, including only a third of Republicans, approve of president Donald Trump’s plan to hold mixed martial arts cage matches at the White House on Sunday to celebrate US history, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

Just 16% of Americans said it was appropriate for Trump to hold the Ultimate Fighting Championship event, scheduled for his 80th birthday, while 46% said it was inappropriate and the rest didn’t offer an opinion.
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