NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsSeptember 12, 2026Miami-Dade County
Trump Ally in Wisconsin Comments on Midterm Election Strategy
Photo: WPLG Local 10 – Politics
Derrick Van Orden stated that Republicans in the U.S. House who distance themselves from President Donald Trump in this year's midterm election are foolish and disloyal.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – PoliticsWhy It Matters
This statement highlights political positioning and loyalty dynamics within the Republican party ahead of a competitive midterm election in a swing district.
Key Facts
Each fact below is taken from the article. Click one to see the exact passage.
Who's Mentioned
PersonMark Pocan“Liberal Democratic U.S. Rep. from Wisconsin who has exchanged messages with Van ”PersonDean Young“Resident of a rural area near Readstown quoted in the article”OrganizationCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services“Led by Dr. Mehmet Oz”PersonKash Patel“Top administration member who campaigned with Van Orden”PersonRon Johnson“Republican U.S. Senator from Wisconsin who described the 3rd District as a bellw”PersonRobert F. Kennedy, Jr.“Top administration member who campaigned with Van Orden”OrganizationMarquette University Law School“Conducted an August poll regarding approval of Trump's performance”PersonRebecca Cooke“Democratic challenger running against Van Orden in a rematch of the 2022 electio”PersonKamala Harris“Democratic presidential nominee in the previous election cycle”PersonElon Musk“Connected to America PAC, which spent about $10,000 for Van Orden”OrganizationDemocrats“Political party pushing to flip swing district”locationREADSTOWN“Dateline location in Wisconsin”PersonTammy Baldwin“Democratic U.S. Senator from Wisconsin”locationWisconsin“State where the political dynamics are reported”PersonJohn Collett“Owner of Shovelheads Corner Bar in Readstown who supports Van Orden”OrganizationDemocratic Congressional Campaign Committee“Endorsed Rebecca Cooke”PersonRon Kind“Democrat who held the 3rd District seat for 26 years before retiring in 2022”PersonZohran Mamdani“Mentioned in relation to a statement Cooke allegedly made regarding New York Cit”PersonBernie Sanders“Progressive Independent U.S. Senator from Vermont who endorsed Cooke”OrganizationU.S. House“Chamber of Congress that both parties are competing to control”OrganizationHouse Blue Dog PAC“Endorsed Rebecca Cooke”PersonMehmet Oz“Leads the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and campaigned with Van Orden”PersonDonald Trump“U.S. President whose political platform and endorsement Van Orden is embracing”OrganizationFederal Election Commission“Agency whose documents show spending by America PAC”PersonDerrick Van Orden“Incumbent Republican congressman fighting to keep his seat in Wisconsin's 3rd Co”OrganizationAmerica PAC“Connected to Elon Musk and spent about $10,000 for Van Orden”PersonBarack Obama“Democrat who won the 3rd District twice”OrganizationThe Associated Press“News organization that interviewed Van Orden and Cooke”PersonNancy Deckert“Resident of Readstown, Wisconsin, quoted in the article”