Dragged Down by an Unpopular President, Republicans Are Bracing for a Midterm Trouncing

THE GUARDIAN: As Americans tire of Donald Trump, a Democratic midterm ‘tsunami’ could sweep the GOP out of power

It was a wake-up call for America. In January, Donald Trump took the oath of office, declared himself “saved by God to make America great again” and issued a barrage of executive orders. In the ensuing months the US president and his allies moved at breakneck speed and seemed indomitable.

But as 2025 draws to a close with Trump struggling to stay awake at meetings, the prevailing image is of a driver asleep at the wheel. Opinion polls suggest that Americans are turning against him. Republicans are heading for the exit ahead of congressional contests next November that look bleak for the president’s party.

“He came into office and, like a blitzkrieg, was violating laws and the constitution,” said Larry Jacobs, director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the University of Minnesota. “The American political process is slow-moving and so he was able to do things that were extraordinary.

“But this is a guy whose legacy may well be the political collapse of Republicans in this era. Put another way, rather than asking who is going to be the inheritor of the Trump mantle and the so-called Maga movement, we may be talking in a year or so about which candidates can escape the odious distinction of having been connected with Trump.” » | David Smith in Washington | Saturday, December 27, 2025

Republicans Take Dark Turn on Stage in Shock Moment

Dec 24, 2025 | Is white supremacy moving back into the center of American political power? This video breaks down how Vice President JD Vance is positioning himself as the heir to the post-Trump Republican Party—and why his rhetoric, alliances, and refusal to condemn extremists signal a dangerous shift in U.S. leadership. Using recent events at Turning Point USA, Vance’s public statements about race, religion, and “heritage Americans,” and the growing influence of openly extremist voices on the right, this essay examines how exclusionary ideologies are being repackaged as patriotism and “big tent” conservatism. It also explores the internal fractures within the GOP, the appeal of these ideas to younger voters, and why attempts to accommodate white nationalism inevitably undermine democracy itself. Anthony Davis reacts.

Republicans: Wake Up!

Father David asks how long it will take for Republicans in Congress to stand up to this “lunatic”?

‘Openly and Explicitly Racist’ | Young Republican Right ‘Worryingly’ Trends towards Nick Fuentes

Dec 9, 2025 | “Trump, for all of his narcissistic tendencies and erratic nature, has more of a root in internationalism.”

The America First ideology to cut the US off from its allies would be “disastrous” for the country, says The Times’s Daniel Finkelstein.

Republicans Break from Trump over Truth Social Rants

Nov 28, 2025 | Aaron Parnas discusses breaking news of Republicans breaking from Trump over his use of a slur during a Truth Social rant, including why the Senators are breaking from Trump, a deeper look at multiple Truth Social posts, and much more.

How MAGA Destroyed the Republican Party | A Conversation with Adam Kinzinger

Nov 1, 2025 | Since Trump's entry into politics, the Republican Party has been taken down in favor of MAGA values. Steve Schmidt sits down with Adam Kinzinger to discuss Trump's dealings with China and the future of the Republican Party.

Why Republicans Have Lost Their Values to Trump | A Conversation with Joy Reid

Oct 30, 2025 | Whether it's sycophants in the White House or talking heads on TV, Trump's loyalists followers will do and say anything he pleases.

Steve Schmidt sits down with Joy Reid to talk about the media, White House demolition and the future leaders of America.

California Republicans Go Quiet as Prop 50 Continues to Gain Traction after GOP Power Grab

Oct 29, 2025 | Marc Elias, Founder of Democracy Docket and David Graham, Staff Writer for The Atlantic join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to the growing support for Prop 50 in California as it seems Republicans in the state have accepted that it is likely to lead to redrawn maps favoring Democrats in the same way that the Trump Administration strong armed states with Republican state legislatures.

Jane Fonda Is Looking for a Sane Republican!

It’s harder than you might think! Check this out! Jane Fonda explains.

Anne Applebaum: Why Do MAGA Republicans Hate Europe So Much?

Aug 14, 2025

Americans can no longer be trusted. — © Mark Alexander

Republicans Slam Trump’s Firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics Chief

THE GUARDIAN: President claimed that recently released figures showing jobs slowdown were ‘rigged’ to make him look bad

Senior Republican lawmakers are condemning the decision of their party leader, Donald Trump, to fire the leading US labor market statistician after a report that showed the national economy added just 73,000 jobs – far fewer than expected – in July.

The disappointing figures – coupled with a downward revision of the two previous months amounting to 258,000 fewer jobs and data showing that economic output and consumer spending slowed in the first half of the year – point to an overall economic deterioration in the US. » | Edward Helmore | Saturday, August 2, 2025

The US jobs market is slowing down because of Trump’s own mismanagement. It’s as simple as that! Trump has created great uncertainty in the economy. Uncertainty is poison for a flourishing economy. So the buck stops with Trump himself. – © Mark Alexander

America's Political Parties Are FAILING Us

Jul 31, 2025 | While Trump's approval rating hits new lows, the Democratic Party remains ineffective as an opposition to the MAGA movement. Steve Schmidt looks at Trump's latest approval numbers and emphasizes the importance of American values.

Sink baby, sink! – © Mark Alexander

"Big Beautiful Bill" is the WORST Piece of Legislation in American History

Jul 7, 2025 | With Trump's "big beautiful bill" being signed into law, many Americans will be stripped of health insurance and food aid. Steve Schmidt breaks down what's inside the bill and explains the massive impacts it will have on American lives.

When I see Trump grinning like a Cheshire cat, showing his false teeth, I feel like puking! 🤮 – © Mark Alexander

"Most Massive Transfer of Wealth Upward in American History": John Nichols on Trump's Budget Law

July 7, 2025 | President Donald Trump and his allies are celebrating the passage of his sweeping tax and spending bill, which he signed into law on July 4 after a monthslong effort to shepherd it through Congress. Ultimately, just three Republicans in the Senate and two in the House voted against the legislation. The so-called Big, Beautiful Bill includes about $1 trillion in federal cuts to Medicaid and could kick 17 million people off their healthcare. It makes the largest-ever cuts to food assistance benefits, could cause the closure of nursing homes and rural hospitals across the country, raises housing and energy costs, and supercharges the Trump crackdown on immigrants — all while delivering massive tax benefits for the wealthiest people in the country

Trump and his Republican henchmen are as crooked and corrupt as they are shameless. What a SHITTY, cruel country America has turned out to be! Why people look up to that SHITHOLE as the non plus ultra is totally beyond my comprehension. – © Mark Alexander

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Trump Headed for Senate Rebellion over Medicaid Cuts and Debt Increases

Jul 1, 2025 | “Republicans from both ends of the spectrum… are rebelling at the same time.”

On the right of the Republican Party senators are “worried” about debt and deficit increases, while the left are worried about cuts to things such as Medicaid, says White House editor at The Hill, Niall Stannidge.

Stage 4 of Trump’s Psychopathic Meltdown! George Conway Uncensored!

Mar 18, 2025

Trump 'Can't Afford' to Hand Putin Victory in Ukraine

Mar 9, 2025 | "If there is going to be a ceasefire, some kind of, deal in Ukraine, then it's going to be hard to put together and it is going to take, really careful diplomacy to do that."

Donald Trump cannot afford to hand Putin soem from of victory in Urkaine as Republicans are still concerned about European security says Mark Sedwill former UK National Security Adviser.

Trump’s ‘Extreme Pivot’ to Moscow Is Irreversible | World in 10

Mar 5, 2025 | “If you say the word Ukraine to a certain type of Republican in the US, the word association that comes to their mind immediately is Biden.”

Trump’s suspension of military aid to Ukraine is an ‘extreme, irreversible pivot', says Chatham House’s David Lubin.

Jesse Dollemore: Idaho Republicans Attack LGBTQ Community - Ask Supreme Court to Outlaw Marriage Equality!

Jan 10, 2025 | Jesse discusses the elected Idaho Republicans' decision to ask the United States Supreme Court to end marriage equality nationally.

These Republicans are such ignoramuses. Backward, unenlightened, unintelligent ignoramuses. – © Mark Alexander

Republican Lawmakers Are Ready to Kick Elon Musk to the Curb

Jan 6, 2025 | Donald Trump isn't the only person getting sick and tired of Elon Musk - Republicans in Congress are also ready for the world's richest man to shut his mouth and sit in the corner. Republican lawmakers are STILL fuming over Musk's lies about the recently-passed budget bill, and they aren't holding back their disdain for his claims. But they won't dare actually get rid of him because they love his money more than they hate his antics, as Farron Cousins explains.