Overview
- Former Rep. David Trott writes that colleagues describe a “toxic” environment under President Trump and say many House Republicans feel miserable.
- Trott links the mood to recent resignations, calling the Capitol’s “deplorable state of affairs” a contributing factor.
- Quoting Punchbowl via his op-ed, Trott cites a senior Republican who said the White House has treated members “like garbage,” with Speaker Mike Johnson allowing it.
- He criticizes pardons followed by advisory appointments and argues Senate confirmations of Trump nominees have prioritized blind loyalty.
- Trott says Trump is now more adept at abusing power, contends GOP leaders are focused on job security over governing, and suggests bipartisanship as a remedy he doubts will materialize soon.