Voters across six states at polling stations during 2026 primaries testing Trump influence in the GOP.
Voters across six states at polling stations during 2026 primaries testing Trump influence in the GOP.
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Six États organisent des primaires mettant à l'épreuve l'influence de Trump au sein du GOP

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Les électeurs de l'Alabama, de la Géorgie, de l'Idaho, du Kentucky, de l'Oregon et de la Pennsylvanie se sont rendus aux urnes mardi, lors de la journée de primaires la plus intense des élections de mi-mandat de 2026 jusqu'à présent.

Les scrutins incluent plusieurs courses républicaines où l'emprise du président Trump sur son parti est directement mise à l'épreuve. Dans le Kentucky, le représentant sortant Thomas Massie est défié par Ed Gallrein, soutenu par Trump, dans une course qui met en lumière les divisions sur la loyauté au parti.

Ce que les gens disent

Les premières réactions sur X se sont concentrées sur les appels à voter lors des primaires organisées dans les six États, testant les candidats soutenus par Trump, certains soulignant les conséquences potentielles sur l'influence du GOP et sur des courses spécifiques comme celle du Kentucky.

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