Several little-known pro-Trump candidates are running for Congress in key races as independents, and an Associated Press review finds they were recruited and backed by the same shadowy group.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-09-16 12:51:01">September 16, 2024 at 12:51 p.m.</time>

Several little-known pro-Trump candidates are running for Congress in key races as independents, and an Associated Press review finds they were recruited and backed by the same shadowy group.{ai:summary}<p>Pro-Trump candidates are entering key congressional races as independents, with reports indicating their recruitment and support by a coordinated and obscure group. </p><p>This development highlights ongoing political maneuvering within the broader electoral landscape. #politics</p>

A secretive group recruited far-right candidates in key US House races. It could help Democrats

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