In the wake of President Trump’s unexpected 2016 victory over Hillary Clinton, the Republican establishment was caught unprepared for the 2018 midterm elections.

Key GOP leaders at the time — Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., — urged the president to prioritize repealing Obamacare over enacting his signature tax cuts.

This strategic misstep delayed the economic momentum that could have turned the tide in the 2018 midterms, ultimately costing Republicans the House and leading to a politically motivated impeachment.

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