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Tom Kean Jr. Splits With Trump on Local Issues in Debate

Original: Tom Kean Jr. Backs Trump on Iran and Tariffs, if Not Local Issues https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/nyregion/tom-kean-j

New Jersey Republican congressman Tom Kean Jr. participated in a debate with challenger Rebecca Bennett, where he defended his support for President Trump's policies on Iran and tariffs while distancing himself from the administration on local issues. The exchange highlights the balancing act facing moderate Republicans in competitive districts as the 2026 midterm season intensifies.

Why now: A contested New Jersey congressional race is heating up, and the candidate's positioning on Trump is a key talking point for voters.

Tom Kean Jr.Rebecca BennettDonald TrumpNew Jersey

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• Tom Kean Jr. Backs Trump on Iran and Tariffs, if Not Local Issues https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/nyregion/tom-kean-jr-rebecca-bennett-debate-trump.html # Politics # Elections # News · nyt_homepage@robot.villas · 3

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