President Donald Trump has already started deploying funds to support Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections, according to James Blair, Deputy Chief of Staff for Legislative, Political, and Public Affairs. In a Thursday interview on Punchbowl News’ “Fly Out Day” podcast, Blair confirmed that the president is spending—but not advertising every move.
“I do think the President will spend. I’m very confident of that. In fact, the President is spending already. Don’t always advertise it,” Blair told host Jake Sherman.
While Trump is not yet spending in Texas—where Sen. John Cornyn, Rep. Wesley Hunt, and Attorney General Ken Paxton are locked in a high-stakes GOP primary—Blair emphasized that Trump would be willing to invest there if needed to ensure the seat stays red.
Blair also highlighted Trump’s success in raising money for the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), noting that the NRCC pulled in a record $35 million in just four weeks following a Trump-hosted dinner earlier this year.
“He also helps them raise money… I’m quite confident he’ll spend. I’m quite confident that money will not be our limiting factor,” Blair said.
Blair added that Trump is strategic with how he deploys resources, stating, “He knows how to deploy resources, and at the end of the day, he will spend what it takes and help his team win.”
In August, Trump pointed to another campaign strength—his record on drug prices. He cited a series of “most-favored-nations” negotiations as a major win, claiming reductions of up to 1,500 percent on some pharmaceuticals, especially those from Pfizer and EMD Serono.
With spending already underway and momentum building, Trump’s influence in shaping the 2026 midterms is unmistakable.
