President Trump hosted French President Emmanuel Macron at his Manhattan penthouse and predicted Republican gains in the November midterm elections, but Republican lawmakers and candidates in competitive races are increasingly distancing themselves from his policies. Candidates and lawmakers in Iowa, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin have called for a quick end to the Iran war as gas, diesel and fertilizer prices rise, while tariffs and plans to import more beef have further damaged sentiment among farmers and ranchers. Speaker Mike Johnson said the U.S. operation had accomplished what it needed to, without calling for an immediate end or explaining how the conflict could conclude. Republican officials have also challenged Trump’s invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the December G20 summit in Miami and criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Kansas. The political pushback reflects concerns about affordability and Trump’s declining support among Republicans, creating an opening for Democrats in states that are typically solidly Republican.