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President Trump is exercising unprecedented primary influence heading into 2026. He’s endorsed 95 percent of House GOP members and nearly two-thirds of Senate candidates, more primary picks than any president in history.
His approach is straightforward: back the candidates who can actually win. Kentucky Senate candidate Nate Morris had Trump’s attention, but Trump backed Andy Barr instead because Barr has the better path to general election victory. In Colorado, he encouraged Hope Scheppelman to step aside so Jeff Hurd could move forward as the stronger nominee. These moves eliminate wasteful primary battles that damage the eventual nominee and drain party resources.
The result is a Republican Party focused on one thing: winning seats and holding Congress. Trump’s endorsement carries real weight in GOP primaries. He’s proven he knows which candidates can win in tough districts and which ones will struggle in the general. That’s valuable intelligence, and it’s streamlining the primary process.
For campaigns, this is the reality of 2026. Trump’s endorsement and network matter significantly. His strategic eye for electability is reshaping how the party approaches these races. Republicans who understand and align with this momentum have a real advantage. It’s a new dynamic, and it’s reshaping Republican strategy.
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Trump's ruthless midterm power play The president hasn't been shy about picking his people, even if it causes hurt feelings.

While a few of Trump’s cabinet picks have already been confirmed, Senate hearings for other positions are starting to pick up. Here’s the schedule for this week (EST):

Wednesday, 1/29 10am - RFK Jr., Health and Human Services, will appear before the Finance Committee

Wednesday, 1/29 2:30pm- Kelly Loeffler, Small Business Administration, will appear before the Small Business Committee

Thursday, 1/30 9:30am- Kash Patel, FBI, will appear before the Judiciary Committee

Thursday, 1/30 10am, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, will appear before the Intelligence Committee

Thursday, 1/30 10am, RFK Jr., Health and Human Services, will appear before the Health Committee

You can watch Senate hearings live here: https://www.senate.gov/legislative/floor_activity_pail.htm