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The Republican Party, holding the presidency under Donald Trump along with slim majorities in the House and Senate, faces internal tensions over recent ICE shootings in Minnesota that have sparked widespread unease among GOP members. Politico reports Trump initially defended the officer involved in killing Alex Pretti but quickly shifted, announcing Monday he's sending border czar Tom Homan to the state to overhaul the chain of command, sidelining figures like Gov. Kristi Noem and Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino amid fears of political backlash. Republicans are decoding their public criticisms carefully—blaming advisers rather than Trump directly—with Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt calling it bad advice on CNN, Sen. Thom Tillis decrying rushed judgments harming Trump's legacy, and Rep. James Comer on Fox suggesting pulling ICE agents to let locals decide on immigration enforcement.
This comes amid broader party control of 26 governorships and 28 state legislatures, but midterm buzz for 2026 is heating up, with all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats on the line. Key races in swing states like North Carolina, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio, Maine, Texas, and Minnesota could flip dynamics, as Democrats eye checks on Trump's agenda and Republicans warn of socialist gains in New York and elsewhere. House Financial Services Chairman French Hill highlighted Trump's America First push in Latin America on January 26, urging stronger ties against China's influence via trade, investment, and the Monroe Doctrine to counter migration and security threats.
On stances, the GOP doubles down on tariffs, low taxes, deregulation, tough immigration crackdowns, and isolationism, though divisions persist on Ukraine aid, Israel support, abortion, and crypto boosts from Trump's 2024 pledges. Protests against ICE policies underscore voter divides heading into midterms that could shape 2028 primaries.
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