Donald Trump maintains strong influence in Republican primaries

Donald Trump continues to exert significant influence over the Republican Party, as evidenced by the results of nearly 500 primary contests held throughout the year. Despite a decline in approval ratings since the start of his second term, candidates endorsed by Trump secured official nominations in approximately 96% of the races.

Only 12 of the politicians supported by the president lost their primaries during this electoral cycle. This includes several legislators involved in high-profile scandals; Trump noted that he maintained his support for these individuals based on personal loyalty, even while anticipating their defeat.