Elections

Trump and Aides Getting ‘Spooked’ About a Coming GOP Midterms ‘Slaughter’

GETTING NERVOUS

Publicly, the talk is of retaining control of the House. Privately, they’re getting ready for Democratic-led investigations.

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In recent months, President Trump has insisted that a “red wave” is coming this November and that Republicans would hold onto, and even expand, their majorities in the House and the Senate.

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