Summary
Republicans face rising fears of a 2026 midterms backlash after defeats in key races, with some blaming Trump’s tariffs and Elon Musk’s influence.
Trump announced sweeping new trade levies Wednesday, alarming GOP strategists who warn of higher prices and economic risks.
Vulnerable Republicans urge a return to economic messaging, citing concerns the party is overreaching. Democrats are leveraging Musk’s unpopularity, linking him to GOP policies.
The GOP remains divided over how to respond.
Exactly.
I remember Mitch saying that the reason he voted against the second impeachment was that he felt Trump’s Jan 6 crimes would be better adjucated in criminal court. And before that, I remember Linsday saying that if Trump wins the GOP nomination in 2016, the GOP will get “destroyed… and we’ll deserve it”.
Never underestimate the ability of Republican voters to enthusiastically vote against their interests…
As soon as he said that, I knew they’d never hold him accountable. Because I knew they’d immediately move to “Congress didn’t convict him so there’s nothing to see here”, “if we have to go to court, let’s bring in every stalling tactic possible” followed by “why are you investigating such an old event”. I hate the Republicans.