Bannon warns GOP of midterm loss while pushing Trump for a third term
Steve Bannon told viewers on his "War Room" show that Republicans risk a midterm defeat and urged Congress to back Donald Trump, despite constitutional limits on presidential terms.
With less than three months before the midterm ballot, "War Room" host Steve Bannon warned that Republicans appear poised to lose to Democrats in key contests. He referenced polling data showing Democratic leads in multiple battleground states and labeled the prospect a "disaster" for the GOP. Bannon urged members of Congress to double down on their backing of Donald Trump, claiming that a legal pathway to a third presidential term could be found despite the 22nd Amendment.
He warned that treating Trump as a weakened incumbent would suppress MAGA voter turnout. The commentary reflects a broader strategy among some MAGA strategists to double down on Trump rather than retreat, while Democrats monitor the situation with optimism.
Why it matters
The rhetoric could shape GOP campaign tactics and voter enthusiasm ahead of crucial midterm races.
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