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Trump’s South Korea ‘deal’ blows up in his face
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump claimed South Korea agreed to invest $54 billion in exporting natural gas from Alaska, praising GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan for securing the deal and urging voter support ahead of midterms.
- South Korea quickly denied the deal was finalized, with officials stating the announcement exceeded what was agreed upon and that the project is still in preliminary stages pending commercial viability and legal compliance.
- Sullivan, facing a tight reelection race against Democrat Mary Peltola, has promoted the project as a major economic boost for Alaska, but recent polls show the candidates nearly tied in a state traditionally dominated by Republicans.
- The situation highlights Trump's strategy of publicizing large investment announcements to support vulnerable GOP candidates, similar to his earlier unfulfilled promises like the Foxconn plant in Wisconsin and a steel plant in Iowa.
- The competitive Senate race in Alaska reflects broader challenges for Republicans in key states Trump won, signaling shifting political dynamics ahead of the 2024 elections.
