Vulnerable House Republicans are losing their patience with President Trump's crisis-plagued White House, concerned that the constant chaos will cost them re-election in 2018.
Trump's popularity with Republican voters broadly hasn't translated to their competitive districts, some of which he won but 23 of which he lost to Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. Republicans only have a 24-seat House majority.
The crises that have erupted have only compounded the pressure Republicans are under in these swing seats, leaving them and the GOP majority more vulnerable to a Democratic takeover next year.
Already under siege for supporting Trump's bill to partially repeal Obamacare, targeted Republicans are ready to wash their hands of the White House and move on if Trump doesn't bring his presidency under control.
"He didn't win their districts and he's currently sitting in the 30s," said a Republican strategist involved in competitive House races, requesting anonymity in order to speak candidly. "They've been trying to manage the situation but they're fed up."
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01.17.2025