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dedl67

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3. Trump seems to have an extraordinary degree of control over GOP congresscritters

Reply to Dulcinea (Original post)

Mon Jan 19, 2026, 07:52 AM

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I have always wondered how much of it is through blackmail material. I doubt that Trump has blackmail material on all GOP members of congress, but many might be afraid that he does. I can't think of any other reason why they are so spineless.

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