A recent Punchbowl News report highlights growing resistance within the Republican Party toward President Donald Trump, suggesting that his political influence over allies in Congress is weakening.

According to the analysis, Trump is “suddenly taking losses” from within his own party as key sources of leverage—particularly the threat of primary-election endorsements—lose effectiveness following the conclusion of the primary season.The report points to several high-profile policy and spending disputes where GOP lawmakers have pushed back against White House initiatives.

These include skepticism over Trump’s proposed White House ballroom project, which faces opposition from senators concerned about its estimated costs and security funding demands.

Another contested initiative is a proposed battleship fleet named after Trump, which reportedly met resistance from members of the House Armed Services Committee who expressed doubts about its practicality and political motivations.Additionally, Trump’s proposed $1.

7 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, intended to compensate supporters who claim wrongful targeting by the Biden-era Justice Department, has drawn significant criticism from Republican lawmakers.

Some senators argue that the measure lacks sufficient justification, while others are unwilling to support it as part of broader legislative negotiations, including immigration-related packages.A separate funding bill involving $600 million in aid to Ukraine is also facing internal GOP division, with reports suggesting Trump would oppose it.

Punchbowl News attributes this shift to the end of the primary cycle, which reduces Trump’s ability to influence Republican candidates through endorsements.

As more lawmakers secure their nominations, they are reportedly becoming more willing to break with Trump on policy matters, signaling a potential erosion of his control over party unity in Congress.