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As midterms loom, anxiety rises about what Trump does next
Salon.com • • nation
Key Points:
- Republican leaders, including Sen. Ted Cruz, express deep concern over narrowly contested midterm elections, with Texas potentially flipping away from the GOP in all statewide races.
- House Republicans are bracing for significant losses, with some counting potential seat losses rather than if they will lose the majority, and White House advisers anticipate losing the House and possibly the Senate.
- Elon Musk has invested nearly $500 million into the midterms, primarily through his America PAC, making him the largest disclosed donor in modern American politics, with a heavy focus on Texas.
- Analysts predict President Trump may escalate tensions post-election, potentially challenging results or attempting federal intervention, though legal experts suggest his options to influence the electoral process are limited.
- The Pentagon is increasing military preparations in the Middle East, including plans targeting Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure, amid ongoing trade and geopolitical conflicts initiated by the Trump administration.
