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Bannon Warns GOP Faces House Control Challenges Ahead

12/12/2025

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Steve Bannon, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, warned on his War Room show that Republicans may struggle to hold the House after Indiana's gerrymandering failed.
Indiana State Senate rejected a Trump-backed plan to dismantle Democratic seats.
Bannon said the setback leaves the Republican Party (GOP) needing a net gain of 10 seats to retain control before the 2026 midterms.
He noted failure compounds GOP redistricting losses across states.

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Steve Bannon, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, warned on his War Room show that Republicans may struggle to hold the House after Indiana's gerrymandering failed.
Indiana State Senate rejected a Trump-backed plan to dismantle Democratic seats.
Bannon said the setback leaves the Republican Party (GOP) needing a net gain of 10 seats to retain control before the 2026 midterms.
He noted failure compounds GOP redistricting losses across states.