Trump Doesn’t Deny Senate Republicans Might Be Slipping From His Grip—Despite Midterm Endorsement Wins
Key takeaways
- President Donald Trump looks on during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on May 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.
- The resistance comes despite a string of midterm primary victories among his endorsed candidates, including successfully defeating incumbents who have opposed him, Rep.
- Trump’s endorsement earlier this week of Ken Paxton over Sen.
Topline President Donald Trump appeared to acknowledge he’s losing support among some Senate Republicans as resistance to his White House ballroom project and “anti-weaponization” fund grows—even as his clout among Republican voters appears to remain intact, evidenced by several recent midterm election wins.
President Donald Trump looks on during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on May 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)Getty Images Key Facts Trump said “I don’t know, I really don’t know, I only do what’s right,” when asked by a reporter Thursday if his support among Senate Republicans is slipping.
Trump is facing pushback from growing groups of Republican lawmakers over his request for $1 billion in security funding for his White House ballroom project and the $1.8 billion fund for people who believe they’ve been wronged by the government.