Trump defiant about midterm chances as he rallies for Republicans in Ohio

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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US president tells a rally in Ohio that he believes there will be a 'big surprise' in the upcoming elections.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:10:17 UTC.

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