Opinion

McConnell and McCarthy Had the Chance to Take Out Trump. They Chose Their Careers Over Consciences.

SWEET SURRENDER

The GOP leaders had Trump right where they wanted him—and they wanted him gone. But they got scared.

Matt Lewis
Matt Lewis 

Senior Columnist

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