Trump's revenge tour against Republicans could backfire in midterms
Donald Trump's approval rating is at an all-time low, yet his grip on his Maga base remains strong. Over the last two weeks, he ousted fellow Republicans he deemed disloyal. On Tuesday, a hand-picked loyalist defeated US congressman Thomas Massie in a Kentucky nominating contest. Some Republican strategists warn that purging dissenters may hurt the party's chances in November's midterm elections. Trump's actions aim to mobilize his diehard supporters rather than attract independent or moderate voters. Republican candidates in competitive races may feel pressured to align closely with Trump, potentially alienating voters outside the Maga base.
Key facts
- Trump's approval rating is at an all-time low.
- He ousted fellow Republicans he considered apostates over the last two weeks.
- A hand-picked loyalist defeated US congressman Thomas Massie in a Kentucky nominating contest on Tuesday.
- Some Republican strategists say purging dissenters could hurt the party's chances in November's midterm elections.
- Trump's actions aim to mobilize his diehard supporters, not independent or moderate voters.
- Republican candidates in competitive races may feel pressure to tether themselves to Trump.
- Aligning with Trump may cost votes outside the Maga base.
- The midterm elections are in November.
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