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Scoop: Trump team tells GOP to lean in on health care
President Trump's top political advisors are urging Senate Republicans to focus their midterm campaign messaging on healthcare, rather than the SAVE Act. This advice stems from internal polling conducted by Trump's own pollster, Tony Fabrizio. The polling suggests that attacking health insurance companies for their profits, claim denials, and wait times yields a significant advantage for Republicans. Conversely, messaging around the SAVE Act, which involves voter ID and proof of citizenship, shows a much smaller upside for the party. Other potentially strong issues identified include banning congressional stock trading and cracking down on fraud. This strategic shift comes as healthcare has historically been a challenging issue for Republicans, who are now looking to make insurance companies the primary target. Campaign officials also indicated that significant funding from MAGA Inc. and the Republican National Committee is expected to flow into midterm races. The RNC's substantial cash reserves and ability to spend unlimited amounts in coordination with candidates are seen as a major asset. Donald Trump himself confirmed he controls the MAGA Inc. super PAC and intends to use it to support Republican candidates. This strategic pivot signals a potential new offensive strategy for Republicans in the upcoming elections.