Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley downplayed concerns that President Donald Trump‘s legislative actions could dent his support ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, suggesting he is still “dramatically” more popular than the Democratic Party.
Whatley said the Democratic Party is “rudderless” ahead of former President Joe Biden‘s first speech on Tuesday since leaving the White House. He said the party would continue struggling to attract voters if it remains focused on topics such as insecure borders and “inflationary spending.” When asked how Trump’s recent actions regarding the Department of Government Efficiency or his tariff battle could affect the Republican Party, Whatley said the former action is part of a “commonsense agenda” that most voters support.
