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How Trump Won the White House (Ep 1)

The Rest Is Politics: US

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Adapt and Overcome

Donald Trump initially struggled with his campaign strategy, as evidenced by a narrow loss in the Iowa caucuses, where he secured 24% of the vote against Ted Cruz's 27%. However, he quickly adapted for the New Hampshire primaries, recognizing the need to invest more in his campaign after realizing the importance of winning New Hampshire to maintain his candidacy. Following an unexpected concession, Trump took the unusual step of traveling directly to New Hampshire to regroup, demonstrating a willingness to change his approach and mindset after experiencing a setback in Iowa.

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