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GOP lawmakers plan to test Trump’s post-midterm influence

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) said GOP lawmakers will test President Donald Trump’s influence after the midterms.
Fifteen GOP lawmakers interviewed said Trump’s days of dictating outcomes with Truth Social posts and late-night calls could end.
Trump appears to be preparing to blame others if Democrats retake the House or Senate.
Smucker praised Trump’s record and said he will hit the campaign trail for Republican candidates.

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Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) said GOP lawmakers will test President Donald Trump’s influence after the midterms.
Fifteen GOP lawmakers interviewed said Trump’s days of dictating outcomes with Truth Social posts and late-night calls could end.
Trump appears to be preparing to blame others if Democrats retake the House or Senate.
Smucker praised Trump’s record and said he will hit the campaign trail for Republican candidates.