Right-wing media pundits often echo MAGA and Trump administration talking points, but behind closed doors, Republicans are expressing their fears about President Donald Trump's policies — including the immigration raids in Minneapolis — and the 2026 midterms. And according to former Republican National Committee (RNC) Communications Director Doug Heye, some major players in the GOP are privately expressing their anxiety. Heye, during a late January appearance on CNN, emphasized that "Republicans are spooked." This is somebody who is a very big Trump ally, usually knows what to say. I reached out to one of the party committees yesterday and said: what are you telling your candidates?