Republican Candidates Weigh Distance From Trump Ahead of November Elections

Some Republican candidates face a choice over distancing themselves from an unpopular president who retains a dominant role in their party.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT

Some Republicans running in November's elections are weighing whether to put distance between themselves and President Donald Trump.

The decision presents a balancing act for candidates: Trump is unpopular, but he remains the dominant figure within the Republican Party.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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