Trump’s Clout Will Be Put to the Test in Coming GOP Runoffs (1)

March 6, 2026, 10:00 AM UTCUpdated: March 6, 2026, 3:15 PM UTC

President Donald Trump is preparing to aggressively flex his legislative clout in coming months as several GOP incumbents in Congress face looming primary runoffs.

Trump has laid out a vast vision to push legislative priorities ahead of the midterms, including finalizing passage of the SAVE Act to require an ID to vote, codifying his health care plan into law, and advancing housing bills to shore up his affordability agenda. While it’s not clear Trump will be able to push through those measures, the prospective lure of endorsements in tight races could help Trump keep the GOP aligned on most legislation ...

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