Trump's INFLUENCE on the 2026 midterms EXPLAINED

President Trump may not be on the ballot in 2026 — but his influence is already shaping the outcome of key races across the country. From Indiana to Texas to Florida, Trump-backed candidates are winning primaries, redrawing political alliances, and playing a major role in the fight over redistricting — the process that determines how congressional and state legislative maps are drawn. In this video, we break down: • What redistricting is and why it matters • How Trump’s endorsements are impacting Republican primaries • Key developments in Indiana, Texas, Florida, Virginia, and California • Why control of political maps could determine the balance of power in Washington With control of Congress potentially coming down to just a handful of seats, the outcomes of these races — and who draws the maps — could shape elections for years to come. Subscribe to The National News Desk for more reporting on redistricting, elections, and political developments across the U.S. MIDTERM PREVIEW: https://thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now/ally-triolo-interview-gop-midterm-preview-rnc-reacts-to-key-trump-endorsed-primary-wins# VIRGINIA: https://thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now/virginia-supreme-court-strikes-down-voter-approved-redistricting-plan-democrats-republicans-congress-midterms# TENNESSEE: https://thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now/day-3-special-session-tennessee-congressional-map-redistricting-memphis-politics-state-capitol-protests-lawmakers-governor-bill-lee-donald-trump-marsha-blackburn# #Trump #Midterms #Redistricting #Politics #Election2026 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@news5wcyb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/news5wcyb/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/news5wcyb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/news5wcyb/ Have a tip? Email us at [email protected] Have a video or photo you want to share? Upload it to https://wcyb.com/chimein WCYB is a TN based station and NBC and FOX Television affiliate, and WEMT is a TN based station and ROAR affiliate, owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to 163 television stations in 77 markets, after pending transactions. Sinclair's television group reaches approximately 38.7% of US television households and includes FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision and Azteca affiliates. #wcyb #tricities #localnews #news5wcyb #virginia #bristol #virginianews