Trump distances himself from voter frustration with GOP: ‘They’re not angry at me’ - cnn.com

In an interview with Punchbowl News released Friday, President Donald Trump distanced himself from voter frustration with Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms, saying voters "are very angry at Republicans" but "not angry at me," noting he isn't on the ballot.
A CNN poll conducted by SSRS shows Republicans trailing Democrats on the generic congressional ballot by 8 points among registered voters, signaling voter appetite for change in Congress.
Democrats also hold a significant edge in enthusiasm, leading by 20 points among those extremely motivated to vote, while 63% of Americans say the GOP focuses too little on cost-of-living issues, compared with 52% who say the same of Democrats.
Trump pushed back against intraparty criticism that he doesn't care about Congress or keeping the majority, pointing to his endorsements and campaign appearances in Nevada and Los Angeles, while stressing that he doesn't have to campaign because he already won and isn't running.
He committed to having his super PAC, MAGA Inc., which holds a roughly $400 million war chest, spend on the midterms, saying he controls the fund and "could spend it on pretty much anything I want," though the timing and amount remain unclear amid GOP anxiety over the PAC's inactivity.
Amid rising tensions in recent weeks, Trump declined to back Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota for another term leading Senate Republicans.