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Trump relationship with Senate GOP crumbling after repeated clashes
By Alexander Bolton and The Hill at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
President Donald Trump’s relationship with key Senate Republicans, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), is crumbling after repeated clashes over strategy on an array of issues. The two sides are splitting further apart as the midterm election nears, and GOP lawmakers fear the pot...
Key takeaway ), is crumbling after repeated clashes over strategy on an array of issues.
Why this matters in The El Paso
In El Paso , where voters have historically been split between supporting Republican and Democratic candidates, the deteriorating relationship between President Trump and Senate Republicans could have significant implications for local representation. As the midterm election approaches, El Pasoans may be watching to see how their own congressional representatives navigate the increasingly fractured national party landscape. The potential loss of both chambers of Congress, feared by GOP lawmakers, could also impact the flow of federal funding to local projects and initiatives in El Paso, from transportation and infrastructure development to education and public safety programs. El Paso's unique position on the US-Mexico border means that federal policies have an outsized impact on the local community, making the outcome of the midterm election particularly consequential for residents.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump’s relationship with key Senate Republicans, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), is crumbling after repeated clashes over strategy on an array of issues. The two sides are splitting further apart as the midterm election nears, and GOP lawmakers fear the pot...
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