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Trump’s War Gamble May Cost Him House, Senate Amidst Economic Woes
Veteran journalist David Cay Johnston argues that Donald Trump's Mideast gamble, rooted in ignorance and a lack of strategy, is creating deep fissures in his base and could cost Republicans control of Congress. The conflict's potential to devastate the U.S. economy through soaring oil prices is a key factor in this predicted electoral downturn.