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Rove Warns Trump's 39% Approval Jeopardizes GOP Midterms

5/22/2026

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GOP strategist Karl Rove warned that President Donald Trump’s 39.4% approval rating threatens Republican chances in the November midterms.
Rove said the president’s low rating, Truth Social posts, a $1 billion security request, a ballroom cost rise from $200 million to $400 million, and dismissing $5-a-gallon gasoline as “peanuts,” undermine GOP messaging.
White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales said President Trump remains the party’s best messenger and will travel nationwide to promote his agenda.

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GOP strategist Karl Rove warned that President Donald Trump’s 39.4% approval rating threatens Republican chances in the November midterms.
Rove said the president’s low rating, Truth Social posts, a $1 billion security request, a ballroom cost rise from $200 million to $400 million, and dismissing $5-a-gallon gasoline as “peanuts,” undermine GOP messaging.
White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales said President Trump remains the party’s best messenger and will travel nationwide to promote his agenda.