As Republicans confront uncertain polling ahead of the November midterm elections, some party strategists are looking to foreign policy as a potential vehicle for energizing voters and improving President Trump’s approval ratings.
Writing for PJ Media, political analyst Sarah Anderson outlined three foreign policy moves she believes could provide concrete rallying points for the GOP base in the coming months, acknowledging that while foreign policy typically doesn’t determine midterm outcomes, it can still shape voter enthusiasm and presidential approval.
Iran: Push for Permanent Resolution
Anderson’s first recommendation centers on Iran, where she argues that both voters and party activists are experiencing what she terms “Iran fatigue” with ongoing negotiations. Rather than continuing incremental diplomatic efforts, she advocates for pursuing what she describes as “verifiable, permanent denuclearization” to eliminate the threat and deliver a clear victory that resonates with voters.
Venezuela: Accelerate Transition Process
The second area Anderson identifies is Venezuela, where she notes that Trump enjoyed a surge in popularity following the January arrest of Nicolás Maduro. According to PJ Media, the former Venezuelan leader was detained and transferred to a facility in New York, a move that particularly resonated with Hispanic and Latin American voters who saw it as addressing a figure responsible for widespread humanitarian abuses.
However, Anderson points to growing concerns about the current trajectory. She criticizes Trump’s public praise of Delcy RodrĂguez, describing her as “Maduro Lite,” and notes that scheduled talks beginning August 1 exclude MarĂa Corina Machado and Edmundo González, whom she identifies as the most legitimate opposition leaders. González is described as having won Venezuela’s 2024 elections.
Anderson argues that establishing a concrete electoral timeline that includes these opposition figures could deliver another boost similar to the initial Maduro arrest, while strengthening Republican appeal among Hispanic voters who she contends share conservative values.
Cuba: From Rhetoric to Results
The third focus area is Cuba, where Anderson acknowledges that Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have applied significant pressure on the regime but argues the administration needs to show tangible results before the midterms. She notes the president’s repeated promise that “Cuba’s next” but suggests the current pattern of sanctions followed by regime resistance has become repetitive.
According to Anderson, delivering visible progress on Cuba by late October could provide a substantial boost for Republican candidates. She points to the island nation’s proximity to U.S. shores and its history as what she describes as a beacon of communism that welcomes American adversaries.
Anderson suggests that concrete signs of progress, such as freed political prisoners or genuine political and economic concessions, would demonstrate momentum even if full regime change remains a longer-term goal.
Building on Existing Initiatives
A key element of Anderson’s argument is that none of these three priorities would require launching new initiatives. Instead, she contends they involve accelerating and making more decisive moves in areas where the administration is already engaged.
The proposals reflect broader Republican concerns about maintaining control of the House of Representatives, with Anderson noting that numerous polls currently project Democratic gains in November. Her recommendations target both the party’s traditional base and the growing Hispanic electorate that Republicans have sought to court in recent election cycles.
Whether the Trump administration will adopt these specific strategies remains unclear, but the proposals highlight how some GOP strategists view foreign policy achievements as potential tools for shaping the political landscape ahead of the midterms.
Source: pjmedia.com — https://pjmedia.com/sarah-anderson/2026/07/30/three-foreign-policy-moves-trump-can-make-to-help-the-gop-in-november-n4955606
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