Republicans are privately blaming Trump, even if they won’t say it out loud
POLITICO · ARLINGTON — "There was a point earlier this year where we really felt like we could defy history. And then Trump bombed Iran,” said one House Republican.
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- 02 November 2026 · 10:00 UTC
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