# Trump's real midterms strategy isn't about winning votes

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Podcast: [The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-11th-hour-with-stephanie-ruhle-1127868)
Published: 2026-07-28T04:45:43+00:00
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Trump's latest remarks reveal the GOP's real strategy for the midterms-- not winning more voters, but trying to block their opponents from voting. Plus, the latest on a crucial Senate race in Michigan. Vox's Zack Beauchamp, Puck's Abby Livingston, attorney Geoff Pipoly, and former Washington Governor Jay Inslee join The 11th Hour With Ali Velshi.

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