Former President Donald Trump traveled to Nebraska to boost Republican Senator Pete Ricketts’ campaign ahead of the 2026 U.S. Senate race. The visit comes amid controversy over Trump’s proposal to increase beef imports, which has sparked discontent among Nebraska ranchers, a key demographic in the state. Ricketts, seeking his first full term, faces stiff competition from independent candidate Dan Osborn. Polling indicates a 26.5% probability that an independent candidate could win the Senate seat, highlighting the race’s shift from traditional Republican dominance to a more competitive battleground.
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