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30 GOP Lawmakers Opt Out, Signals Party Discontent

2/15/2026

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  • Representative Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said a growing retirement caucus exists as 30 GOP lawmakers opt out by February.
  • The trend signals intraparty discontent amid clashes over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, causing some Republicans to vote more freely.
  • The upcoming primaries begin in March and could further reshape party dynamics.
  • Analysts warn the GOP may lose House control in the midterms.