Under President Donald Trump’s second term, Republicans enjoy a majority in Congress.
But that “majority” is based on ultra-tight margins that generally can’t afford to see a GOP lawmaker vote with the other side of the aisle.
It’s not hyperbole to say that “every vote matters” in the current makeup of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Given that reality, it shouldn’t be a surprise that a GOP lawmaker’s rumored early departure from the House has stunned Republican lawmakers.
Or, asFox Newsputs it, those rumors “are sending shockwaves through Republicans’ razor-thin majority in Congress.”
Florida GOP Rep. Neal Dunn had already made his intentions known to retire before the end of his current term.
But those late 2026 plans are now being rumored to beearly2026 plans — with Dunn purportedly planning on not even finishing out his term now — and that’s caused quite a bit of consternation among Republicans, based on Fox News’ characterization of the ordeal.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has reportedly asked Dunn to stay and see out his term, even if he plans to retire this year.
“He is a beloved member of Congress and a great man. And, you know, he’s informed us he’s not going to run for re-election,” Johnson said. “And what he does from here forward, I’m not sure.”
Johnson added, “You need to ask him about it. But I’ve encouraged him to stay and be part of this, and I think he wants to do that. And so you have to ask him all the circumstances.”
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