Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said Vice President JD Vance and other Republicans are beginning to distance themselves from President Donald Trump following the midterm elections, warning that continued support for the president could threaten their political futures.
Khanna Says Trump Support Could Backfire
On Sunday, Khanna said in a post on X accompanying a clip of his MS NOW interview that the political consequences of supporting Trump have changed, arguing that Republicans now risk paying a price for standing by the president.
“It used to be that if you crossed Trump, you paid a political price. Now, if you go along with him, you pay the price,” Khanna wrote.
He added, “JD Vance is already distancing himself from Trump.”
Khanna Warns Republicans Could Lose In 2028
In the interview, Khanna argued that Republicans who continue backing Trump’s agenda could face electoral consequences in 2028.
“My view is if you’re a senator who’s rubber-stamping Donald Trump’s agenda, you’re going to lose in 2028,” he said.
He pointed to Vance as evidence of the changing political dynamics, saying the vice president was “acting like he had nothing to do with Donald Trump.”
Khanna also mentioned Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), suggesting that other prominent Republicans were similarly creating distance from the president.
He added that Democrats should pursue accountability over alleged corruption and challenge the Senate to convict individuals when there is clear evidence.
Republicans Face Growing Pressure After Midterm Losses
Following the 2026 midterm losses, Trump blamed his absence from the ballot, claiming Republicans would have won “IN A LANDSLIDE!” if he had been a candidate.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Trump’s Iran war decision and dismissed speculation about leaving the administration, while JD Vance blamed the conflict and rising living costs for the GOP’s poor performance.
Earlier, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie had warned that Trump’s declining approval ratings and weak support among independent voters could push Republican candidates to distance themselves from the president.
Schiff Predicts Republican Comeback In 2032
Veteran economist Peter Schiff predicted Democrats would worsen economic problems after their 2026 midterm victory, leading to a Republican comeback in 2032 after a projected 2028 defeat.
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