BlockBeats News, June 1st, according to The New York Times report, as the 2026 U.S. midterm elections approach, President Trump's control within the Republican Party has further strengthened. Multiple media outlets have reported that candidates endorsed by Trump maintained a high win rate in this year's Republican primaries. Examples include Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeating senior Senator John Cornyn, which is seen as the latest manifestation of his dominance over the Republican Party.

However, analysts believe that Trump's success in the party primaries does not necessarily guarantee victory in the midterm elections. With ongoing issues such as the economy, inflation, and foreign affairs, the Republican Party still faces challenges when appealing to a broader voter base. Some Republican strategists are concerned that Trump's continued emphasis on selecting candidates based on loyalty first may weaken the party's competitiveness in swing states and among moderate voters.

Currently, the Democratic Party is attempting to leverage Trump's declining approval ratings and the historical "midterm election pressure on the ruling party" pattern to compete for control of Congress. Although Trump has largely completed the reshaping of the Republican Party internally, the 2026 midterm elections will still be a crucial test to determine whether his political influence can translate into a national victory.