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Trump’s primary wins tighten his grip on GOP as midterm risks mount

President Donald Trump went on a winning streak in May primaries as he ousted several Republicans who had dissented from his party line, further tightening his grip on the GOP.

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Yet, this tightening grip on the party is sparking growing apprehension among Republican strategists, who fear it could jeopardize their prospects in the upcoming November midterms, where a broader electorate, increasingly wary of the president's second term and the economy, will cast their votes.