Trump Takes Center Stage at Republican Midterm Convention
Some candidates are keeping their distance as his approval rating sits at 33%, raising questions about the strategy's risk, according to Deutsche Welle.
President Trump took center stage at the Republican midterm convention, Deutsche Welle reported, with his approval rating at 33% prompting some Republican candidates to keep their distance.
The report examined whether placing Trump at the heart of the 2026 midterm campaign could backfire for the party.
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- Trump takes center stage at Republican midterm convention — Deutsche Welle — English
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