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Trump shifts focus abroad as US midterms approach

The US President is increasingly engaging in foreign policy as domestic elections near, likely to project strength and divert attention from domestic issues. The article, from BBC Persian, suggests a strategic pivot with uncertain electoral impact.

BBC Persianabout 12 hours agoUSCredibility 54%View source

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Mosaic Score6.8

Model confidence0.1

Significance0.5

Source credibility0.5

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