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Republicans retreat from North Carolina as Trump admits Democrats are likely to win the Senate seat - NBC News
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Matt Dixon, Allan Smith
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President Trump has acknowledged that Republicans are likely to lose a key Senate seat in North Carolina. The article highlights internal party concerns regarding the current political landscape and campaign strategy.
Why it matters
This admission signals a potential shift in Republican expectations for the upcoming midterm elections and reflects internal party friction.
Share Add NBC News to Google Oct. 22, 2026, 6:03 PM EDT By Matt Dixon and Allan Smith President Donald Trump said the quiet part out loud — the part Republicans didn’t want him to say.
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