GOP insider reveals Trump is going to focus on himself if Democrats sweep midterms
A possible shift after losses
If Republicans lose heavily in the midterm elections, Trump is expected to spend less time on legislative battles, according to interviews with about a dozen political insiders. They said his focus would turn to his legacy and construction projects in the nation’s capital.
Trump is not on the ballot, but has urged supporters to treat the election as if he were. Polls have pointed to poor prospects for GOP candidates, with voter anger over rising living costs and the president’s unpopular war in Iran cited as factors.
Partisan battles could intensify
A Democratic majority in either chamber of Congress could prompt investigations and impeachment efforts, the account says. A source close to Trump said the party’s more radical wing would push for those steps, and Trump could then ask his Justice Department to act against Democrats.
Asked by The Washington Sun about pardoning associates targeted by Democratic investigations, Trump referred to actions by former President Joe Biden. On pardons for people who had worked for him, Trump said he had acted “for J6,” referring to supporters jailed after the 2021 Capitol riot.
Projects draw local scrutiny
Trump has directed a remodeling of the East Potomac Links golf course, where removal of many trees prompted local opposition. He has also overseen a renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
The pool had to be drained after its newly installed liner peeled away. Trump spoke beside it during his final address before the election on Monday.
Trump urges supporters to vote
Trump called the midterms the most important in his lifetime and described Democratic candidates as extreme and dangerous. He warned that the outcome would matter if voters allowed people who hate the country to win.
He said a large share of people who voted for him could help Republicans win by a landslide. Trump also acknowledged that the sitting president’s party usually loses midterm elections, regardless of whether the president is viewed as good or bad.
Key points
- Insiders say Trump may prioritize his legacy and Washington projects after major GOP losses.
- A Democratic-controlled chamber could bring investigations and impeachment demands, according to a source close to Trump.
- The East Potomac Links renovation and Reflecting Pool project have drawn scrutiny.
- Trump urged supporters to vote while acknowledging the historical challenges facing a president’s party in midterms.