Overview

• The White House is urging vulnerable incumbents in swing districts to remain in their seats instead of retiring or running for higher office to avoid expensive special elections.
• Trump has built a political apparatus exceeding $500 million, with pro-Trump groups deploying multimillion-dollar ad campaigns in dozens of competitive districts.
• Early endorsements of incumbent Republicans are being used to neutralize primary challengers and preserve party unity in key races.
• The president’s fundraising strength has produced over $35 million for the National Republican Congressional Committee, with more high-dollar events planned before 2026.
• Trump’s operation and the NRCC are jointly recruiting and vetting candidates for open seats in competitive districts to prevent fractured primaries.