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Sixteen months into his second presidency, Donald Trump may be facing a low approval rating according to most polls – but his grip on his core base of MAGA voters remains unshaken.

That power was on full display over the last two weeks, as Trump ousted a string of fellow Republicans he considered apostates for not showing him enough personal fealty.

Republican strategist and ROKK Executive Vice President Jeff Grappone shared his thoughts with Reuters on the impact of President Trump’s recent primary endorsements on his legislative agenda on Capitol Hill.

After a busy week in Washington, Democratic strategist and ROKK Partner Kristen Hawn joined Bloomberg’s Balance of Power to discuss reconciliation, the war in Iran and the impact on the midterm elections.

President Trump’s quest to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) will come to a head Tuesday, as primary voters weigh whether there is room in the Republican Party for a lawmaker willing to openly defy the president.

Trump set his sights on Massie after the libertarian Republican publicly broke with the president on a series of high-profile issues, elevating an otherwise safe GOP primary into a personal political fight for Trump.

Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean shared his thoughts in The Hill on what this race can show about President Trump’s hold on the Republican party.

When Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) sat down with Democratic strategist David Axelrod at a Chicago event last week, she didn’t close the door on a White House bid. Her comments immediately fueled fresh debate in Democratic circles over whether Ocasio-Cortez, once viewed by some in the party as a niche progressive firebrand, could be among the most viable candidates in the 2028 presidential race. 

Democratic strategist and ROKK Partner Rodell Mollineau shared his thoughts on what Ocasio-Cortez may build her platform on if she does decide to run for president in The Hill.

Watch the interview here.

Activists with the Make America Healthy Again movement are targeting the herbicide glyphosate, a widely used weed killer commonly known as Roundup, decrying it as poison. The Trump administration is instead taking steps to boost production of the chemical and protect the manufacturer from liability. 

The Trump administration’s approach to the chemical has exposed some of the contradictions inherent in the uneasy alliance between ‘MAHA’ voters who aligned with Trump and the broader Republican Party.

Republican strategist and ROKK Executive Vice President Jeff Grappone weighed in on the conversation in NPR.

ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean joined CSPAN’s Ceasefire with Dasha Burns. In his conversation, he discussed redistricting wins, losses and cautionary tales. He also gave his thoughts on the chatter about Sen. John Fetterman potentially switching party allegiance and DNC chair Ken Martin on the end of criticism for his party leadership. Together, all of these topics contribute to the ever-evolving landscape for the 2026 midterms.

As the war in Iran continues and pressure mounts at home, all eyes turn to Congress as members return to D.C. next week. Meanwhile, redistricting efforts are underway across the country ahead of the midterms with outcomes that may surprise both parties. Democratic strategist and ROKK Partner Kristen Hawn weighed in on Bloomberg’s Balance of Power.

Authenticity is emerging as a key differentiator for communications strategies, said tech, media, and policy leaders at an April 24 Axios event.

As organizations scale, the brands winning in the digital space are the ones doubling down on connection and identity.

ROKK Partners Ron Bonjean and Rodell Mollineau weighed in on it at Axios Live’s event and how our Data and Insights practice is helping companies shape and monitor their reputation in the digital space. 

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in the U.S. for a visit with President Trump as part of the 250th anniversary of American independence. Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean joined BBC News to discuss the current relationship between the UK and the US, and how this visit could influence Iran and more. Watch the full panel here.

The White House is using everything in its toolkit to try to bring down energy prices — but GOP campaign veterans say time is running out if the party wants to perform strongly at the ballot box in November.

This comes as President Donald Trump and his administration continue to send mixed messages on its war against Iran and the resultant spike in U.S. gasoline prices. 

Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean shared his thoughts on how the Republican party can be proactive before the midterm elections in POLITICO.