On Sunday, former President Donald Trump lashed out as a Republican lawmaker reportedly confirmed plans to retire early from the House, part of an exodus that is shrinking what had already been a narrow GOP majority after the 2022 election.
A post to Trump’s page on Truth Social offered a disgusted reaction to a Washington Examiner report on how Rep. Mike Gallagher (R‑WI) is still planning to step down in April, even after House leadership urged him to remain in office.
“Never forget our cowards and weaklings! Such a disgrace,” said Trump, who is seeking re-election to the White House this year and has secured enough delegates to clinch the GOP nomination.
According to Scripps News, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R‑LA) had asked Gallagher not to resign on April 19 as he had previo …