‘It’s Not Popular’: Republicans Break with Trump on Iran and More

Republicans seek distance from Trump as US midterms loom

Republican candidates in competitive US midterm races are increasingly distancing themselves from Donald Trump on issues such as immigration, the Iran war and campaign branding as his approval ratings weaken. The challenge is balancing that separation with the need to retain Trump’s core supporters, making the strategy more about selective independence than a full break with the president.

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‘It’s not popular’: Republicans break with Trump on Iran and more

The president’s party is seeking distance from him at a crucial moment ahead of the midterms.

Republicans Run From Trump On Iran

Aaron Blake: “Republicans choosing to distance themselves from Donald Trump ahead of the midterm elections was somewhat inevitable, given how historically unpopular the president is.” “But the examples are piling up, and it’s notably happening in some pretty red territory.” “Many of those running away from the president and policies like the Iran war are […]

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With the midterms just six weeks away, a small group of GOP lawmakers and candidates have begun bucking the president