Trump expresses lack of interest in midterms in latest blow to Republicans

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28 May 2026 • 3:38 AM MYT
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Trump expresses lack of interest in midterms in latest blow to Republicans

  • President Donald Trump’s endorsement helped Ken Paxton defeat incumbent Republican senator John Cornyn in a Texas primary runoff.
  • During a Cabinet meeting, the President declared, “I don't care about the midterms,” despite his party's electoral challenges.
  • His approval rating has fallen to 39 percent, with 61 percent disapproving, largely attributed to the conflict with Iran and soaring petrol prices.
  • A significant 91 percent of people blame the President's decision to engage in conflict with Iran for the high petrol costs.
  • Senate Republicans have resisted the President's demands, rejecting funding for his White House ballroom project and a fund for allies facing legal issues, with Cornyn's defeat potentially worsening relations.

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