Trump's Base Cracks: MAGA Splits Ahead of 2026 Midterms

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, divisions within Donald Trump's MAGA movement are becoming increasingly visible. Several of Trump's decisions—including the war in Iran, rising fuel prices, and the Epstein files—are fueling disagreements among his most loyal supporters. Once united by a shared vision of America, MAGA now brings together factions that increasingly disagree over foreign policy, the economy, and what "America First" should actually mean. Yet Trump remains the central figure holding this political coalition together—and he is fighting to keep it that way. Why are some of the president's longtime allies distancing themselves from him? Can MAGA remain united despite these disagreements? And can Trump still mobilize his base ahead of the midterms? Our journalist Stella Elgersma breaks down the divisions within the MAGA movement and Donald Trump's strategy to rally his supporters once again.