Trump is going to focus on own legacy for remainder of term if Democrats win big in the midterms, GOP insiders say

Republican insiders say a bad night for the GOP in the midterms would push President Donald Trump to spend his last two years on his personal legacy and building projects in Washington, D. C. , rather than on legislative fights. One GOP strategist told The Washington Sun that if Democrats win control of Congress, Trump would care little about anything else. The Independent relays the account as voters head to the polls amid public anger over living costs and the war in Iran.

About a dozen insiders interviewed by the Sun also expect a Democratic House or Senate to bring sharp partisan clashes, including demands for investigations and impeachment, which could lead Trump to press the Justice Department to retaliate. Allies argue the administration is better prepared for congressional probes than after 2018, and they anticipate heavier use of executive orders and pardons. Asked about pardoning associates, Trump pointed to Joe Biden's example and to his clemency for January 6 defendants.

The building agenda includes a large arch near Arlington National Cemetery, a remodeled East Potomac golf course, and a Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation that required draining after its liner peeled.

Summarized by PolitiKool from The Independent’s reporting. Read the full story at The Independent →