Trump Aides Admit the House is a Lost Cause
White House aides and GOP groups have reportedly conceded that the House of Representatives is likely lost to Democrats in the upcoming election. Efforts are now shifting toward defending the Senate majority, which is viewed as a more viable battleground.
Why it matters
This strategic pivot reflects the shifting expectations of political power in Washington and the potential for a divided or unified government.
That has been the takeaway for officials in GOP groups who have been discussing the state of play with White House aides in recent weeks, according to three sources familiar with the situation.
It all comes as the White House moves into damage-control mode after contemplating for the first time earlier this month, as Inner Loop previously reported, that Republicans could possibly lose both chambers of Congress.
The general expectation is that the House has become a lost cause. Races that Republican congressional leadership once thought they could flip in order to offset Democratic gains are no longer considered attainable.
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