Trump Team Auditions 2026 Hopefuls to Save Agenda From Democrats

President Donald Trump — burned by a midterm setback in his first term — is taking a strategic, “full force” approach to help Republicans buck historical trends in 2026 and pull off an upset over House Democrats.

The White House has zeroed in on candidate recruitment as a central piece of its multipronged approach, with multiple aspirants flying in from across the country to be vetted — and more scheduled for grillings this week, according to more than five conversations with candidates and Republican operatives, many of whom spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private talks.

Trump’s political team ...