Trump takes double blow in Florida, third in Wyoming
Published: 2026-08-19
In today's issue: ▪ Tough night for Trump's candidates ▪ Canada tariffs paused ▪ ABC sues FCC over free speech ▪ Ebola deaths hit record in Congo President Trump suffered a pair of losses in Florida’s primaries and another in Wyoming on Tuesday as three of his endorsed candidates were defeated in key primaries, showing the limits of his influence with sagging approval numbers. Embattled Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) lost his chance at renomination against former TV reporter Ryan Elijah, who appears on track to win by double digits. Mills has been among the president’s strongest supporters in Congress since he was first elected in 2022, but he has faced mounting controversy amid a House Ethics Committee probe into his conduct. The committee has for months been investigating various allegations of dating violence and campaign finance violations, which Mills denies. The congressman hasn’t been arrested or charged with a crime, but an ex-girlfriend of his was granted a restraining order against Mills for harassment last fall. Mills has faced calls to resign or be expelled from Congress, including from at least a couple Republicans. Two key members of Florida’s Republican congressional delegation, Reps. Anna Paulina Luna and Mike Haridopolos, endorsed Elijah earlier this month. Trump stuck by Mills but ultimately did not include him in a round of posts on Truth Social he made shortly before the primary boosting his endorsed candidates. Another of the president’s end…
Originally sourced from The Hill