‘Embryonic spines’: Trump faces growing Republican pushback
President Trump is facing increasing dissent from Republican lawmakers as the midterm elections approach. With record low approval ratings, concerns are growing within the party about losing control of Congress. Recent votes against his priorities indicate a shift in Republican support, suggesting that Trump's influence may be waning.
- ▪Trump's approval ratings are at a record low 500 days into his second term.
- ▪Republicans are worried that Trump could be a liability in the upcoming midterm elections.
- ▪The House of Representatives recently voted to halt military action against Iran, which Trump criticized as 'unpatriotic.'
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‘Embryonic spines’: Trump faces growing Republican pushbackSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe US leader faces record low approval ratings 500 days into his second term, deepening Republican fears that they could lose control of Congress in November’s midterms. PHOTO: DOUG MILLS/NYTIMESPublished Jun 05, 2026, 10:30 AMUpdated Jun 05, 2026, 11:13 AMListenWASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump is used to getting his own way with Republican lawmakers – but there are signs of dissent as his party nervously eyes the looming midterm elections.From a vote against the Iran war, to dissent over his US$1.8 billion (S$2.3 billion) “anti-weaponisation fund” and costly White House ballroom, the nearly 80-year-old president has faced growing pushback.It comes as Trump faces…
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