US GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump is in danger of losing his grip on the Republican Party, with fears growing that the New York businessman is heading for a “landslide defeat” to his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in the November election, experts say.
GOP strategists warn that a defeat this fall could also cost the Republicans their majority status in Congress.
“He’s in big trouble right now,” GOP strategist Ron Bonjean told The Hill. “If we’re at this same point after Labor Day where it looks like we’re still spiraling into a black hole, I fully expect you’ll start to see resources directed to protecting our majorities in the House and Senate.”
In recent weeks, Trump has faced increasing opposition from senior congressional Republicans over his feud with party leaders and missteps on the campaign trail.
Trump infuriated the party earlier this month by initially refusing to endorse House Speaker Paul Ryan, the highest-ranking Republican…