Trump adviser warns GOP of tough 2024 midterms amid internal splits
An unnamed adviser to President Donald Trump told CNN that the 2024 midterm elections will be very challenging for the Republican Party, while the White House continues to promote the president’s central role in the campaign. Earlier, Republican strategists announced an intensive October tour for Trump and JD Vance to boost turnout amid internal dissent and declining approval, according to CNN. President Trump rebuked Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar after she aired a TV ad condemning his immigration enforcement, NBC News reported.
GOP candidates have been downplaying or rejecting Trump’s endorsement to broaden appeal, USA Today noted. Republican office-seekers publicly separated from Trump on issues such as Iran and immigration, Slate Magazine said. Republican operatives warned that close ties to President Donald Trump could jeopardize GOP chances in battleground races, The Daily Beast reported.