Trump seizes control of Republicans' 2026 election strategy with his presidency on the line [View all]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump isn't on the ballot in next November's midterm elections, but he’s plunging into them with his own presidency at stake. He's calling candidates, making early endorsements, shaping strategy and pushing economic messaging to try to keep Congress in Republican hands, according to nine Republicans involved in election strategy.
As early as this summer, 18 months before Election Day 2026, Trump was urging Republican congressmen exploring Senate or gubernatorial runs to stand for reelection instead to avoid party primary fights, according to a White House official, a senior Trump adviser and a party operative.
Such an early, hands-on involvement in midterm elections is unprecedented for a president in modern times.
"Presidents usually are wheeled into action later in the campaign season," said Bill Galston, who was a senior adviser in former Democratic President Bill Clinton's White House. "This is extremely unusual."
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-seizes-control-republicans-2026-110149733.html
With Drumpf's approval rating around 40% and falling all I can say is please proceed Donny
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