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Trump launches five-step strategy to safeguard GOP House majority in 2026

Trump aims to shore up vulnerable GOP incumbents through a retirements block; deployment of a $500 million war chest; early endorsements; with Democrats preparing oversight probes should they regain control.

Photo illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Photo: Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images
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Overview

  • Trump’s team unveiled a five-point plan to preserve the GOP’s narrow eight-seat House majority, targeting retirements, primary challenges, fundraising, campaign spending and candidate recruitment.
  • Key tactics include urging incumbents such as Reps. Mike Lawler and Bill Huizenga to remain in the House and using early endorsements to deter internal GOP primaries.
  • A $500 million-plus political infrastructure, led by Securing American Greatness and the Never Surrender PAC, is being funneled into swing-district races to bolster vulnerable Republicans.
  • Internal polling and candidate outreach are designed to coalesce party resources around Trump-backed contenders and prevent costly vacancies that could tip competitive seats.
  • Democrats, buoyed by Trump’s sub-45 percent approval ratings, have signaled plans to probe his tariff policies, insider-trading allegations and acceptance of a $400 million jet if they reclaim the chamber.