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The outlet reported that regardless of the outcome, Trump’s participation in the election will mark the end of his direct electoral contests. The report noted that Trump has repeatedly claimed the American left steals elections at his expense, a narrative he has used to rally supporters."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Trump’s influence over the Federal Reserve Board was highlighted in digests from The Age and Brisbane Times, which noted he has a handpicked chair in the role. Alternet’s digest reported that Trump and his allies rely on a single excuse, blaming predecessors or external factors, to explain his administration’s failures. LancasterOnline’s digest, rated centre, described Trump’s policies as 'greedonomics' and framed his presidency as a failure."},{"type":"heading","text":"What the coverage left out"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"No right-rated outlet published a report or digest on the story. 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