Trump’s Shifting Control Over the GOP
Panelists joined to discuss the president’s travels to red states ahead of the midterm elections.
President Donald Trump has embarked on a tour of key states in an effort to boost support ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. On The Atlantic's Washington Week, a panel of experts weighed in on the president's strategy to retain his influence over the Republican Party as the vote approaches. White House correspondent for The New York Times, Zolan Kanno-Youngs, commented last night on the current state of affairs.
"Republicans are not in a good place; the White House is not in a good place," she remarked, citing soaring prices, the drawn-out conflict in Iran, and other issues as contributing factors. Rather than advising his followers to distance themselves from him, the president has opted to appear as if he is still on the ticket. Featuring the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg, the discussion also included White House reporter for The Associated Press, Michelle Price, and host of NPR's Morning Edition, Steve Inskeep. The complete segment is available for viewing at this time.
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