Trump leaves door open to not seating Peltola if she wins Alaska Senate race

President Donald Trump did not rule out having Senate Republicans refuse to seat former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-AK) if she defeats incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) in the 2026 race for Alaska‘s U.S. Senate seat.

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Trump leaves door open to not seating Peltola if she wins Alaska Senate race

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Trump leaves door open to not seating Peltola if she wins Alaska Senate race

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