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Trump's retribution tour seeks new, more loyal MAGA guard
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President Trump is building a fiercely loyal midterm army amid a revenge tour where MAGA credentials appear to outshine traditional conservatism.
Key facts
- Still, Trump keeps threatening Republicans, and is already setting his sights on 2028 targets
- President Trump is building a fiercely loyal midterm army amid a revenge tour where MAGA credentials appear to outshine traditional conservatism
- The president's candidates of choice could face a steep climb to Capitol Hill
- Trump has maintained considerable control over MAGA during the primaries, even as his general approval plummets
Summary
The president's victory lap following primary wins that ousted several objectors to his agenda could be premature, as there's no guarantee his endorsed candidate will win in November. However, if candidates do succeed in the midterms, the next group of MAGA politicians will be shaped even further in Trump's image. Trump has maintained considerable control over MAGA during the primaries, even as his general approval plummets. Trump-backed Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton trounced longtime Sen. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) lost to the president's endorsed candidate Ed Gallrein in a historically expensive race.