Vulnerable Republicans are increasingly defying President Trump ahead of the midterms
- Posted on September 19, 2026
- By CNN
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In brief
As midterm elections approach, vulnerable Republican House members are increasingly distancing themselves from President Trump's policies. Iowa representatives voted to limit executive powers on Iran conflicts, while a South Florida candidate criticized immigration enforcement measures. Meanwhile, agricultural state Republicans have publicly opposed recent tariff adjustments, signaling internal party divisions during a critical electoral period and suggesting growing concerns about electoral viability.
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Vulnerable Republicans are increasingly defying President Trump ahead of the midterms
Two vulnerable House Republicans from Iowa voted this week for the first time to rein in President Donald Trump’s Iran war powers. A lawmaker from South Florida taped an ad saying Trump’s immigration crackdown had “gone too far.” And a bevy of farm-state Republicans, including some in competitive races, revolted after Trump lowered tariffs on foreign.
