Senate Republicans are reportedly increasingly concerned that Donald Trump could damage their party’s prospects, particularly in forthcoming midterm elections. The concern matters because candidates in competitive Senate contests may struggle if Trump’s actions or messaging alienate moderate and independent voters.

The article’s supplied text does not include the underlying reporting, quotations, polling or specific examples because access to the page was denied. Its headline indicates that the focus is on a growing view among Senate Republicans that Trump has become a political risk rather than solely an electoral asset.