Growing Republican Backlash Against Trump Intensifies Midterm Election Pressure

(Central News Agency, Washington, 6th, Combined Foreign Reports) According to foreign media, U.S. President Donald Trump is facing a growing wave of opposition from lawmakers in his own Republican Party. Lawmakers who were previously reluctant to defy him are now showing a stronger willingness to distance themselves from Trump, increasing pressure on him ahead of the midterm elections.

Reuters reports that several Republican factions in the Senate and House of Representatives have come out this past week to condemn Trump for starting a war with Iran, vetoing the $1 billion needed for a plan to renovate the East Wing of the White House for a banquet hall, forcing Trump to withdraw an $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, and blocking Trump's bill on domestic surveillance.

On the 4th, the House passed a bill to provide aid to Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia, the latest sign that some Republicans are willing to defy their party leaders and oppose Trump. However, even if the bill passes the Senate, it could be vetoed by Trump.

Both Republicans and Democrats question whether Trump is truly facing rebellion within his party. However, a growing number of Republicans, including former administration officials ousted by Trump, are showing a willingness to distance themselves from him, indicating that Trump may face obstacles in advancing major policies before the U.S. midterm elections.

Republican Senator Thom Tillis, who voted against Trump's 'Big and Beautiful Act' last year and later announced he would not seek re-election, said: 'I think as the election approaches, people will vote according to what they believe the electorate wants.'

Democrats largely dismiss the notion of a Republican defection, saying there is no evidence that Republicans intend to broadly oppose Trump on key issues.

Democratic Senator John Fetterman said he sometimes supports Trump's policies, adding, 'Those distancing themselves from Trump are those he has sidelined, which actually reflects Trump's absolute control over the Republican Party.'

An anonymous White House official said the internal Republican divisions mainly reflect 'election-year political maneuvering' and that 'not every lawmaker is willing to take a political risk on a single issue.'

White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson responded: 'As the media and Democrats try to create a division that doesn't exist, we look forward to maintaining this close relationship and continuing to fulfill President Trump's policy goals.'

According to reports, the opposition from Republican lawmakers in both chambers has so far been largely symbolic. (Editor: Hong Qiyuan) 1150607