# July 17, 2026 - "American Week": Trump advances his plans to undermine midterm elections

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Podcast: [Simon Marks Reporting](https://stenobird.com/podcast/simon-marks-reporting-1037375)
Published: 2026-07-17T19:29:49+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8929626
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