GOP Candidates Embrace Trump Support Despite Waning Poll Numbers
Despite President Donald Trump's declining overall poll numbers, his approval ratings among Republicans remain high, and some GOP candidates are acting as if they still have his backing in their re-election bids.
Despite President Donald Trump's declining overall poll numbers, his approval ratings among Republicans remain high, with GOP candidates in re-election battles acting as if they have his backing despite this trend. The president's influence on the Republican Party he reshaped over the past decade continues to be felt, even as his own popularity wanes. This has led some critics to question the extent of Trump's enduring power within the party. As a result, some Republicans are struggling to shed their ties to Trump's brand of politics.
