Trump's Venezuela Focus 2026 Midterms: Aides Frustrated by Foreign Policy Obsession
President Trump's focus on Venezuela and foreign policy is causing friction with aides like JD Vance, who fear economic issues will hurt the GOP in the 2026 midterms.
Shaking hands abroad but clenching fists at home. President Donald Trump’s intense focus on the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro is triggering a silent revolt within the White House as the November 2026 midterm elections loom on the horizon.
Internal Friction Over Trump's Venezuela Focus 2026 Midterms
Top aides, including Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Vice President JD Vance, are reportedly pressing the president to pivot back to 'kitchen-table' issues. According to sources familiar with the matter, Vance has been the most persistent voice, repeatedly steering Oval Office conversations toward housing costs and healthcare rather than foreign entanglements.
Despite a slowdown in inflation, voter sentiment remains grim. A Reuters/Ipsos poll from December 2025 showed that only 33% of U.S. adults approved of Trump's handling of the economy. While 65% of Republicans supported the strike on Venezuela, aides fear that geopolitical wins won't compensate for the daily financial struggle of the average American voter.
The Risk of Foreign Distractions
Trump has dismissed economic concerns as a "Democratic hoax," maintaining that the economy is strong. Instead, he's spent time discussing the seizure of Greenland and veiled threats against Panama. This has led to an influx of calls from Republican lawmakers who insist that the only country Trump should be running is the United States.
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