Republican candidates fear Trump’s standing could weigh on November vote

Some Republican candidates fear President Donald Trump’s political standing could damage their prospects in November’s election, according to the Financial Times.

The candidates are concerned that Trump’s low popularity may cost them votes, while his inflammatory rhetoric could further complicate their campaigns.

The report does not identify the candidates or specify which contests may be affected. It also provides no polling figures or indication of how widespread the concerns are within the Republican Party.

The concerns point to a potential political risk for Republican candidates campaigning alongside a president whose popularity and public statements may influence voter behaviour. They do not establish that Republicans will lose or that Trump will determine the outcome of any particular contest.