Their assessment highlights the extent to which the fate of the Republican Party is tied to Trump, a term-limited president who insists the economy under his watch has never been stronger. “Republicans are entering next year more unified behind President Trump than ever before,” Republican National Committee spokesperson Kiersten Pels said. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File) via Associated PressTrump insists there is no affordability problemSince the election, the White House has quietly decided to shift its message to focus more on affordability. Historically, the party occupying the White House has significant losses in nonpresidential elections. New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, a House Republican leader who began a campaign for governor last week, said there is no question about the top issue for her constituents: affordability.

Source: Huffington Post November 16, 2025 14:40 UTC