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August 28, 2026
Republican Candidates Subtly Distance Themselves from Trump Ahead of Midterms
- Several Republican candidates have removed or altered references to Trump on their campaign websites.
- Candidates are attempting to balance support for Trump with the need to attract moderate voters.
- Trump's low approval ratings are prompting a cautious shift among some GOP candidates as they prepare for the general election.
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- As midterms approach, Republican candidates weigh how closely to align with TrumpAug 28, 2026 at 6:30 AM · ABC News
- Gen Z regrets Trump support and is midterm motivatedAug 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM · The Hill
- ‘Trump Voters Are Finally Starting to Sour on Him’Aug 28, 2026 at 7:19 PM · NYT
- President Trump is on a mission to burnish his legacy, according to his advisers. But Republicans privately worry that his focus on himself is backfiring with voters.Aug 29, 2026 at 1:00 AM · WSJ
- The Memo: GOP sees risks in Trump’s midterm strategy of focusing on himselfAug 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM · The Hill