https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-seems-pretty-sore-over-republicans-not-wanting-to-campaign-with-himContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-seems-pretty-sore-over-republicans-not-wanting-to-campaign-with-himhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-seems-pretty-sore-over-republicans-not-wanting-to-campaign-with-him#u133142Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:11:40 +0000Republican candidates in competitive midterm races are increasingly rebuffing campaign requests from President Donald Trump. While Trump claims his rallies are saving the party, many candidates in tight Senate and battleground races are distancing themselves to avoid his low approval ratings and specific policies like tariffs. This friction is evident in low candidate attendance at Trump's recent midterm convention and a travel schedule focused on lower-tier states. GOP officials are currently treating the campaign as a triage operation to prevent losses in once-safe seats.Why it mattersT