Trump expresses lack of interest in midterms in latest blow to Republicans

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump’s endorsement helped Ken Paxton defeat incumbent Republican senator John Cornyn in a Texas primary runoff. During a Cabinet meeting, the President declared, “I don't care about the midterms,” despite his party's electoral challenges. His approval rating has fallen to 39 percent, with 61 percent disapproving, largely attributed to the conflict with Iran and soaring petrol prices. A significant 91 percent of people blame the President's decision to engage in conflict with Iran for the high petrol costs. Senate Republicans have resisted the President's demands, rejecting funding for his White House ballroom project and a fund for allies facing legal issues, with Cornyn's defeat potentially worsening relations. In fullTrump sends crushing message to Republicans: ‘I don’t care about the midterms’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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