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Frustrated Republicans Consider Breaking with Trump Ahead of Midterm Elections
Vulnerable Republicans are growing more willing to defy President Donald Trump as midterms approach, signaling a weakening grip on his party's leadership among Capitol Hill lawmakers.
Vulnerable Republicans are growing more willing to defy President Donald Trump as the midterms approach, according to insiders, as frustration with his leadership on Capitol Hill mounts amid perceived power grabs and a sense of detachment from mainstream Republican views. Some Republicans are reevaluating their allegiances, seeking a more palatable alternative to the divisive figure. This shift could lead to a more fractured party landscape in the coming elections. Trump's grip on the party is seen as weakening among those who feel increasingly disconnected from his vision.
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