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Trump’s midterm drubbing adds to the populist right’s losses. France’s Le Pen could still win

PARIS (AP) — A decade ago, U.S. President Donald Trump ’s victory sent a populist shock wave across the West. Now, Europe is asking whether the midterm rout of his Republican Party will send one back. European opponents of right-wing populism see the U.S. vote as the latest sign of its faltering ad...

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Left / center-leftTrump’s midterm drubbing adds to the populist right’s losses. France’s Le Pen could still win

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CenterTrump’s midterm drubbing adds to the populist right’s losses. France’s Le Pen could still win

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Nov 7, 9:54 AM

Trump’s midterm drubbing adds to the populist right’s losses. France’s Le Pen could still win

PARIS (AP) — A decade ago, U.S. President Donald Trump ’s victory sent a populist shock wave across the West. Now, Europe is asking whether the midterm rout of his Republican Party will sen...

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The Seattle TimesNews report · Nov 7, 5:02 AM

Trump’s midterm drubbing adds to the populist right’s losses. France’s Le Pen could still win

From Hungary to Brazil, voters have ousted nationalist leaders or blocked far-right challengers.

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