Trump Dominates in Primaries as Capitol Hill Flouts Him
Donald Trump continues to assert his dominance in Republican primaries, successfully challenging incumbents who have opposed him. However, his influence appears to be waning in Congress, where several Republicans are defying his directives. This week, key votes on military force and budget reconciliation revealed significant divisions within the party.
- ▪Trump has successfully backed challengers against multiple incumbent Republicans in recent primaries.
- ▪Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump, placed third in his primary, while Trump-endorsed candidates advanced.
- ▪Republicans in Congress have defied Trump by voting to restrain his military powers and failing to advance a budget reconciliation bill.
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Home – Donald Trump News – Trump Dominates in Primaries as Capitol Hill Flouts Him news Trump Dominates in Primaries as Capitol Hill Flouts Him George Caldwell • May 22, 2026 Print Heather Diehl/Getty Images After vanquishing multiple Republicans in primaries for having crossed him in the past, President Donald Trump is still as dominant as ever with his party’s electoral base. But are his battles with incumbent Republicans costing him power on Capitol Hill? Trump is on a hot streak with primary challenges. Last weekend, Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., who voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial, placed third in the Senate primary, with Trump-backed challenger Rep. Julia Letlow advancing to the runoff round. On Tuesday, Rep.
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