Trump Doesn't Deny Senate Republicans Might Be Slipping From His Grip—Despite Midterm Endorsement Wins As President Donald Trump continues to rack up midterm election wins for his endorsed candidates, a growing number of Senate Republicans are pushing back against his latest vanity project: a $400 million ballroom at the White House.
The resistance is fueled by concerns over wasteful spending and the misuse of taxpayer funds. Several high profile defeats in recent weeks have contributed to the tension between Trump and his Senate allies.
In Texas, Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton over Senator John Cornyn was seen as a blow to Cornyn's re election chances, sparking anger among some Senate Republicans who believe the president's meddling will ultimately harm their own electoral prospects.