# Republican hopefuls distance themselves from Trump, Politico says

https://mins.news/en/item/45792

- TASS, 2026-09-04 17:20 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2182939

> Republicans running in November’s US congressional midterm elections are seeking distance from Donald Trump because they fear his backing could damage their prospects, Politico reports. Sources say some candidates have told Trump’s team they do not want him visiting their districts, while strategists advise limiting references to him on the campaign trail.

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