Republican Candidates Break With Trump on Key Agenda Issues

Donald Trump faced internal party divergence this week as several Republican candidates in competitive races broke with the president on key agenda issues. The shift comes as the GOP prepares for midterm elections to determine control of the House of Representatives.

These candidates are distancing themselves from the presidential agenda in response to ongoing voter concerns regarding the economy and the conflict with Iran. The break indicates a growing tension within the party as candidates in swing districts attempt to balance loyalty to the president with the priorities of their specific constituencies.