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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Brendan Rascius

Republicans begin to turn on Trump, blasting him for Iran war, oil prices and unpopular policies

With the midterm elections just six weeks away, a growing number of Republican elected officials and candidates are distancing themselves from — and in some cases openly breaking with — President Donald Trump.

On the campaign trail and social media, they have voiced concerns about the war in Iran, gasoline prices, immigration enforcement and other issues that polls indicate are unpopular with voters. A small group has gone further, voting to rein in the president.

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