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Trump Claims He Told GOP Rep. Cory Mills to Drop Out Before Primary Loss
President Donald Trump said he had urged GOP Rep. Cory Mills to drop out of his Florida primary race before Mills' loss to former news anchor Ryan Elijah on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump said he had urged GOP Rep. Cory Mills to drop out of his Florida primary race before Mills' loss to former news anchor Ryan Elijah on Tuesday, but Mills chose to stay in the contest instead. Trump reportedly told Mills to exit the race on Monday, according to multiple reports. However, Mills refused to comply with Trump's advice and continued campaigning. The Republican primary is scheduled for July 18.
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