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.
Why would the Fear That? Their Policies, of which they CAMPAIGNED and RAN ON, HELP Working Class Americans! The ONLY Reason they would Fear a Backlash is if they KNOW their Policies are HURTING People! But that would be SILLY because they LITERALLY RAN ON THESE EXACT POLICIES THEYRE ENACTING! WHO in their Right Mind would VOTE for Someone who’s going to RUIN THEIR LIFE? SURELY not The Well Educated Republican Base!