Republicans losing midterm enthusiasm as Trump overshadows GOP in Congress: poll

CNN analyst Harry Enten warned that congressional Republicans are sabotaging themselves by ceding influence to Donald Trump. While GOP voters remain energized by the president, support for Republican lawmakers has plummeted, with only 50% now “extremely motivated” to vote in the 2026 midterms compared to 66% of Democrats. Enten noted that Trump’s dominance in policymaking through executive orders has left Republicans in Congress appearing ineffective, eroding voter confidence and enthusiasm. This...