As President-elect Trump gears up for his second term in the White House, the focus shifts to his role in supporting GOP candidates in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley has emphasized that Trump will play a crucial part in backing Republican candidates to maintain control of the House and Senate.
Following the recent victories in the elections, including Trump's win over Vice President Kamala Harris and the GOP regaining control of the Senate, Whatley stressed the importance of building state parties, enhancing the ground game, and ensuring election integrity for the upcoming primaries in '26.