### Trump Team Eyes New Super PAC to Compete in 2026 Senate Races

In response to frustrations with the current leadership of Senate GOP campaign organizations, Donald Trump's allies are gearing up to form their own super PAC to participate in the 2026 Senate races. This strategic move aims to challenge the traditional structures within the Republican Party, which Trump officials believe are populated by figures who oppose the former president.

Insiders close to Trump announced that this plan could disrupt the established dynamics among GOP donors and financial influencers, potentially creating a fragmented funding landscape. Specifically, the initiative targets the Senate Leadership Fund (SLF), a major GOP super PAC connected with former Senate Leader Mitch McConnell. Should this plan materialize, it will force Trump's faction to compete directly with the SLF for valuable financial resources.

A brewing conflict looms over the leadership choices within the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) and SLF. MAGA supporters recently criticized Stephen DeMaura, a former aide to Mike Pence, who is rumored to be the next executive director of the NRSC. This comes amid reports that the NRSC’s new Chair, Sen. Tim Scott, is bringing fresh faces into the committee's leadership.

Simultaneously, Kevin McLaughlin's potential candidacy for the SLF presidency is generating friction. Previously the NRSC's executive director during the 2020 elections, McLaughlin states he has not formally discussed taking the role but mentions his recent work with a pro-Trump super PAC in Wisconsin.

The conflict also stems from GOP activists' dissatisfaction with the existing strategies employed by the NRSC and SLF, which they view as out-of-sync with President Trump's vision. Trump's advisers argue that the Senate contenders in 2026 will require robust support from the Trump voter base, which they contend might be jeopardized by current leadership strategies.

The Trump team’s discontent has been exacerbated by their perception that "Never Trumpers" are being considered for significant roles within these influential GOP bodies. Trump's upcoming super PAC plans to address this by bolstering candidates aligned with his agenda, differentiating itself from the current political operatives ensconced in SLF and NRSC.

As the GOP gears up for a contentious 2026 election cycle, the potential for a power shift within its major campaigning bodies highlights the ongoing internal tussles. The decisions made in the coming weeks and months will likely define the Republican Party’s direction and its cohesion as it prepares to contest key Senate seats.