Primary elections to test Trump's grip on GOP

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Coverage diverges in the emphasis placed on Trump's role and the tone of the narratives. The Hill presents a neutral analysis of the situation, focusing on the implications for Trump without strong language. In contrast, RedState uses more…

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Primary elections to test Trump's grip on GOP

President Trump is facing a critical political test this week, with primaries in six states. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto and Aaron Navarro have more on the president's poll numbers and Rep. Thomas Massie's campaign in Kentucky. Then, Adam Beam, deputy politics editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins to preview Georgia's primary day.

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▪ High-Stakes Primary Elections Test Trump’s Influence of GOP — TODAY.com
▪ 'Get This Loser Out': Trump Now Demanding Massie Primary Defeat — RedState
▪ Massie primary tests Trump’s grip on GOP — The Hill

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