Trump’s Self-Indulgent Streak Deepens G.O.P. Fears He Is Risking Losses in Midterms
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump appears focused on personal priorities rather than supporting Republican efforts to maintain control of Congress ahead of the midterm elections.
- He endorsed a MAGA challenger against Texas’s senior Republican senator, risking the party's hold on that Senate seat.
- Trump has downplayed rising gas prices and prioritized his foreign policy record, particularly regarding Iran, over domestic economic concerns.
- Last week, Trump established a $1.8 billion fund to compensate individuals claiming victimization from "weaponization and lawfare," including those involved in the January 6 Capitol attack, angering Senate Republicans.
- Many Republican officials express frustration that Trump’s actions may undermine their party’s electoral prospects, as he pursues goals that do not align with maintaining Republican control of Congress.