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Thune says Republicans must distance from Trump ahead of midterms
Senate Republican leader calls for party independence as Trump's approval rating declines and GOP splits on Iran war.
What to know
- Senate Republican leader Thune openly calls for GOP independence from Trump as his approval declines, signaling leadership concern about midterm prospects.
- Multiple Republicans have broken ranks with Trump over the Iran war, exposing foreign policy divisions within the party.
- The split reflects growing tension between Trump and GOP establishment over electoral strategy and policy direction.
“Republicans 'need to be their own person' for midterms”
John Thune, Senate Republican leader · Forbes ↗ · Sep 22
John Thune Senate Republican leader
Donald Trump Former president, Republican base figure
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Multiple Republicans break with Trump over Iran war
Several Republican lawmakers have diverged from Trump's position on the Iran war, marking visible party fractures on foreign policy.
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Thune calls for Republican independence from Trump
Senate Republican leader John Thune states that Republicans 'need to be their own person' for the midterms, as Trump's approval rating declines.
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2 outlets Thune Says Republicans ‘Need To Be Their Own Person’ For Midterms As Trump's Approval Rating Worsens
first by Forbes, 3d ago · also Forbes Business
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