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Podcast examines Trump’s hold on the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterms

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A recent episode of Slate’s “What Next” looks at President Donald Trump’s influence over Republican voters and what it could mean for the 2026 midterm elections.

The latest episode of Slate’s politics podcast “What Next” focuses on President Donald Trump’s standing within the Republican Party as the 2026 midterms approach. (axios.com)

Sarah Longwell—publisher of The Bulwark—joins the conversation to discuss how durable the MAGA movement has been inside the GOP and whether Trump’s influence extends beyond his most loyal supporters. (en.wikipedia.org)

The episode frames those questions as open-ended rather than settled, exploring whether “Trumpism” is likely to remain a defining force in Republican primaries and party leadership after Trump’s current term, or whether it could weaken as the 2026 campaign cycle intensifies.

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