Prominent GOP figure, Newt Gingrich, weary of the party's future as midterms approach

The GOP is expected to underperform during the 2026 Midterm elections, so much so one of the party’s notable figures is predicting disaster at the ballot box.

“If the election were in May, Republicans would lose,” former House Speaker Newt Gingrich told The New York Times, citing concerns about the Iran war, affordability, and gas prices as major obstacles.

Trump's favorability has plummeted to historically low levels — the lowest of any president at this stage since the 1940s.

His tariffs, mass deportation policies, and unpopular Iran war have contributed to his poor approval ratings, dragging down GOP prospects according to DSCC. Gingrich expressed hope Republicans could recover if leadership improves "reality" and communications significantly.

GOP strategist Mike Murphy described the party as being in "panic," joking about increased liquor sales to Republicans.

Murphy stated he "can't imagine a worse scenario" than Trump's current position, noting Democrats have surged not through their own accomplishments but simply by being the alternative to Trump.

Both conservative leaders emphasized the urgency of course correction before November's midterm elections.

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