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Oct 20, 2026 Trump conditioned a federal ethanol regulatory decision on the outcome of a specific Senate race Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The president explicitly tied a federal regulatory benefit to the reelection of a specific candidate, using executive power for partisan electoral leverage.
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- Trump conditioned ethanol fuel policy on electoral outcome in Kansas — At the Kansas event announcing the farmer assistance program, Trump told the audience that if they reelect Senator Roger Marshall, he will allow year-round sales of gasoline containing 15% ethanol, a significant benefit for corn growers. He explicitly stated that if Democrat Adam Hamilton wins, "I'm not doing it," directly conditioning a federal regulatory decision on the electoral outcome in that race.
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Week 92 – 2026-10-17–2026-10-23
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