Republicans split with Trump and back Haitians – to save their seats
Summary
Two Republican congressmen from Ohio, Mike Turner and Mike Carey, voted with Democrats to extend immigration protections for Haitian immigrants, going against President Trump’s efforts to end these protections. This move reflects changing political dynamics in Ohio, where support for President Trump is declining ahead of the November elections.Key Facts
- Mike Turner and Mike Carey are Republican congressmen from Ohio who voted to protect Haitian immigrants.
- They opposed President Trump’s plan to end temporary protected status for Haitians and Syrians.
- About 350,000 Haitians and thousands of Syrians are affected by this immigration policy.
- Turner and Carey’s votes are unusual, as only 10 out of 214 House Republicans supported the extension of protections.
- Ohio showed strong support for Trump in the 2024 presidential election, but polls now reveal waning support.
- A recent poll found 15% of Ohio Trump voters regret voting for him and many oppose his policies on issues like war and tariffs.
- Political scientists say Ohio may be becoming a competitive state again, with higher Democratic enthusiasm for the midterms.
- The Ohio governor race is currently very close between Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton.
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