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Trump Endorsements Swing GOP Primaries Amid Low Approval

5/27/2026

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President Donald Trump’s endorsement decides Republican primary races despite his lowest approval rating.
He toured House Republicans in New York, Wisconsin and Iowa, endorsing them and touting affordability policies.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee spokesperson Viet Shelton said the Trump alignment reminds voters vulnerable Republicans disregard ordinary Americans.
Rep. Don Bacon warned the strategy could backfire in general elections while professor Joe Walsh noted it may alienate voters in districts.

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President Donald Trump’s endorsement decides Republican primary races despite his lowest approval rating.
He toured House Republicans in New York, Wisconsin and Iowa, endorsing them and touting affordability policies.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee spokesperson Viet Shelton said the Trump alignment reminds voters vulnerable Republicans disregard ordinary Americans.
Rep. Don Bacon warned the strategy could backfire in general elections while professor Joe Walsh noted it may alienate voters in districts.