Trump’s sliding approval rating isn’t scaring off vulnerable Republicans

Published June 24, 2026 6:00am ET | Updated June 24, 2026 8:28am ET



Republican lawmakers in tough reelection battles this year aren’t shying away from sharing the spotlight with President Donald Trump despite his low approval numbers.

Instead, some are openly embracing Trump as he returns to the campaign trail to sell the public on his administration’s economic policies ahead of the November elections that will determine whether the GOP retains control of both the House and the Senate.

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