# Republican revolt against Trump grows ahead of the midterms

https://mins.news/en/video/63502

- CNN, 2026-09-18 01:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpnB3mhjVkw

> Several prominent Republicans are expressing discontent with President Donald Trump and their own party as the midterm elections approach. Florida Rep. Maria Salazar released an ad attacking Trump's immigration policies, while veteran strategist Karl Rove wrote of his disappointment. Former Kansas Republican Gov. Bill Graves also explains why he is crossing party lines to back the Democratic nominee.

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