12/11/2026
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12/11/2026
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WASHINGTON, Nov 12 : US President Donald Trump’s influence over the Republican Party appears to have weakened following the party’s heavy losses in the midterm elections, with two-thirds of Americans saying he has lost at least some of his political power, according to a new POLITICO poll.
The survey, conducted in the week after Election Day, found that 83% of Democratic voters and 57% of Republican voters believe Trump’s influence within the party has declined. Among voters who identify as MAGA supporters, only 40% said he retains the same level of power as before.
The findings raise questions about Trump’s leadership as he enters the final two years of his presidency, with Democrats preparing to take control of both chambers of Congress and Republicans facing pressure to reassess their political direction.
More than half of respondents, 53%, said the Republicans’ losses in both the House of Representatives and the Senate were linked to Trump’s actions since returning to office. The figure included 33% of MAGA respondents.
When asked what contributed most to the Democrats’ election victory, 42% identified the cost of living as the leading factor. The war with Iran was cited by 30%, while 27% pointed to Trump’s personal conduct.
The poll also highlighted divisions over the Republican Party’s future. Overall, 56% of Americans said Republicans should distance themselves from Trump and his agenda. However, 59% of MAGA voters said the party should move closer to him.
The results come after Democrats secured control of both chambers of Congress in the Nov 3 midterm elections, dealing Republicans a major setback and setting the stage for a politically challenging final two years of Trump’s presidency
