Republicans Distance From Trump
A Reuters review finds two-thirds of Republican candidates in competitive midterm races have broken with Donald Trump on policy or played down ties to him amid low approval ratings.
Two-thirds of Republican candidates in competitive United States House and Senate races have broken with President Donald Trump on policy or distanced themselves ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The widespread repositioning follows a career-low approval rating for Trump, threatening the party's congressional majority. Vulnerable Republicans are navigating a delicate balancing act to win independent voters without alienating Trump's core base.
