For Trump: A screaming silence from 18 of Congress’ most vulnerable Republicans

The more Donald Trump gets indicted, the less certain Republican congressmen want to talk about him — especially if they’re serving in decidedly vulnerable districts that Trump lost to President Joe Biden in 2020. Nick LaLota Likely Republican First elected: 2022 2022 Victory margin: 11.0% 2020 Biden victory margin: 0.2% George Santos Toss up First elected: 2022 2022 Victory margin: 7.5% 2020 Biden victory margin: 8.2% Anthony D'Esposito Toss up First elected: 2022 2022 Victory margin: 3.6% 2020 Biden victory margin: 14.5% Mike Lawler Toss up First elected: 2022 2022 Victory margin: 0.6% 2020 Biden victory margin: 10.1% Marc Molinaro Toss up First elected: 2022 2022 Victory margin: 1.6% 2020 Biden victory margin: 4.6% Brandon Williams Toss up First elected: 2022 2022 Victory margin: 1.0% 2020 Biden victory margin: 7.5% The California delegation One of the bluest states in the nation is large and diverse enough to host some solidly red districts. John Duarte Toss up 2022 Victory margin: 0.4% 2020 Biden victory margin: 10.9% David Valadao Toss up First elected: 2012 2022 Victory margin: 3.0% 2020 Biden victory margin: 12.9% Mike Garcia Toss up First elected: 2020 2022 Victory margin: 6.5% 2020 Biden victory margin: 12.4% Young Kim Likely Republican First elected: 2020 2022 Victory margin: 13.7% 2020 Biden victory margin: 1.9% Michelle Steel Leans Republican First elected: 2020 2022 Victory margin: 4.8% 2020 Biden victory margin: 6.2% The Arizona delegation The most daunting task for this duo is sharing a state caucus with some of the most whacked-out Republicans in Congress, including the aforementioned Biggs and Gozar. David Schweikert Toss up First elected: 2010 2022 Victory margin: 0.9% 2020 Biden victory margin: 1.5% Juan Ciscomani Toss up First elected: 2022 2022 Victory margin: 1.5% 2020 Biden victory margin: 0.1% The Lone Representatives Each of the following is the only Republican member to represent a blue district in their states. Don Bacon : Leans Republican First elected: 2016 2022 Victory margin: 2.7% 2020 Biden victory margin: 6.3% Tom Kean Jr. Toss up First elected: 2022 2022 Victory margin: 2.8% 2020 Biden victory margin: 3.9% Lori Chavez-DeRemer Toss up First elected: 2022 2022 Victory margin: 2.1% 2020 Biden victory margin: 8.9% Brian Fitzpatrick Likely Republican First elected: 2016 2022 Victory margin: 9.7% 2020 Biden victory margin: 4.6% Jen Kiggans Leans Republican First elected: 2022 2022 Victory margin: 3.4% 2020 Biden victory margin: 1.9%