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“Donald Trump was not on the ballot”
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Donald Trump accurately stated that he was not on the ballot during the 2026 midterm elections.
Reports from The Times of India and Breitbart confirm that Donald Trump posted on Truth Social stating, 'I wasn’t on the Ballot.' Both outlets explain that this statement was made in reference to the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, where legislative seats rather than the presidency were contested. Furthermore, Breitbart notes White House officials echoing that Trump was not on the ballot for those midterm races.
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