The invisible leaders: 2026 election ads blast Trump and AOC, ignore Johnson and Jeffries

The 2026 election ads are expected to feature President Trump and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez more than House Speaker Mike Johnson or Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Strategists from both parties believe that Trump and Ocasio-Cortez will be used in attack ads due to their ability to inspire partisan animosity. Billions of dollars will be spent on ads, but the focus will be on other politicians.