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- The Republican Party enters the 2026 midterms with a weakened voter base.
- Unmet inflation and war promises by U.S. President Donald Trump have eroded Republican support.
- Polls show three-quarters of independents disapprove of Trump and under half of Republicans strongly approve him.
- In South Carolina, Trump urged primary voters to “pretend I’m on the ballot,” warning Democrats would exploit his absence.
