Conservatives question whether Trump is steering the GOP toward midterm defeat

In a recent discussion, Jim Geraghty cited Frank Miele’s one outlet's article, which questions whether Donald Trump wants Republicans to retain control of Congress. Miele notes that Trump’s approval ratings are low and that Republican Senate candidates face unexpected challenges in states like Texas, Iowa and Ohio. He also observes that the Trump-aligned super-PAC MAGA Inc. holds over $400 million but has not yet deployed the funds as previously announced.

According to Miele, Trump may prefer a Democratic majority that provides a clear adversary and fuels ongoing investigations, rather than a cooperative Republican Congress. The analysis suggests a possible disconnect between Trump’s personal strategy and the broader interests of the GOP.