Why an 'October surprise' won't save Trump
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Why an 'October surprise' won't save Trump

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 19, 202614 min
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From a press secretary who lasted just five days to a dramatic pivot to Putin, Donald Trump has unleashed a fresh wave of chaos inside the White House. So, with the US midterms looming, is he still holding out for a so-called 'October surprise' that could turn things around. Today, staff writer at The Atlantic, David A. Graham on a woeful past week for the US President and whether voters are simply sick of the chaos.

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But with the US midterms fast approaching, nothing seems to be going Donald Trump's way. So, is he still holding out for a so-called October surprise? Could turn things around.

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Today's staff writer at The Atlantic, David A Graham, on a woeful past week for the US president and where the voters are simply sick of the chaos. I am Sam Hawley.

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