U.S. involvement in the war against Iran, amid criticism that it prioritizes Israeli interests over “America First,” is fueling political divisions, weakening Republican support, and raising historical concerns that the party of the sitting president could face major losses in the 2026 midterm elections.

Trump is currently engaged in an unusually early campaign to influence the 2026 midterms, a move Republicans say reflects his declining popularity and the high stakes for his political future.

Splits hit the US Republican Party, after the disappointing midterm elections, after achieving smaller-than-expected gains in the House of Representatives, and after the Democrats won control of the Senate.

The Republican control of the House of Representatives in the midterm elections could complicate the Biden administration's efforts to defend Ukraine and lead to public questioning of officials who participated in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Muslims in America increased their presence in several states, with former President Donald Trump's anti-immigrant trend not achieving a majority in the congressional midterm elections.