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Mark Messmer is backed by Donald Trump, and a political district runs along the Illinois and Kentucky borders.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 23

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Donald Trump Mark Messmer Illinois Kentucky

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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
- Richard Stearns challenged a Trump administration rule and sided with the District of Columbia in the lawsuit.21:05
- Donald Trump was associated with political attacks targeting the state of Minnesota.20:57
Mark Messmer
American politician

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Illinois
state of the United States of America
- U.S. Attorney Andrew S. Boutros confirmed his role in Illinois, while other legal and political developments unfolded involving Blanche, Kash Patel, and Colombia.20:05
- Pope Leo XIV is registered to vote in Illinois, while Donald Trump cast mail-in ballots in Florida and Palm Beach.19:37
Kentucky
state of the United States of America
- ClearFlow Metalworks is investing in a new manufacturing facility in Logan County, Kentucky.19:47
- Loch Ness whisky is meeting Kentucky bourbon in the luxury spirits market, with Diageo involved.19:14

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Sep 23wfyi.org