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GOP Officials Discourage Trump Influence

Updated 2026-09-09 10:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Top White House officials and Republican lawmakers have stopped trying to persuade President Trump on policy matters, citing a lack of effectiveness. This shift reflects growing frustration within the party.

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GOP officials give up on futile Trump persuasion

Top White House officials and elected Republicans tell us the same thing in private: They no longer even try to persuade President Trump to do or not do something."Why bother?" a longtime adviser and admi

2026-09-09 09:55 UTC