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Many GOP pols ‘secretly’ hope to lose Congress because they don’t want to pass Trump agenda, Laura Ingraham claims

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Zilber, A. (2026, September 18). Many GOP pols ‘secretly’ hope to lose Congress because they don’t want to pass Trump agenda, Laura Ingraham claims. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/18/media/republicans-hope-to-lose-congress-they-dont-want-to-pass-trump-agenda-laura-ingraham/

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Fox News host Laura Ingraham claimed that some Republican politicians secretly hope to lose control of Congress in the upcoming midterms because they do not want to implement former President Trump's agenda. During her show, she criticized Republicans for failing to highlight positive economic data and called it "the greatest story never told." Fox Business host Larry Kudlow agreed, pointing out high wages for workers in certain trades due to recent economic growth under the Trump administration. Ingraham also blamed Republicans for their own lack of messaging success on economic achievements.

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Fox News host Laura Ingraham claimed on a recent broadcast that many Republicans "secretly" hope to lose the upcoming midterm elections because they do not want to pass legislation aligned with former President Trump’s agenda. During the discussion, she cited new Census Bureau data showing real median household income reached a record high in 2025 under the Trump administration, arguing it outperformed Biden's entire term. Ingraham and fellow Fox Business commentator Larry Kudlow also highlighted positive economic indicators such as increased incomes for workers without college degrees and tax benefits for those working overtime or receiving tips. Despite these points, both hosts expressed frustration over what they perceive as Republicans' failure to effectively communicate the positive aspects of their economic policies leading up to the Nov. 3 elections.

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Fox News host Laura Ingraham accused Republicans in Congress of secretly wanting to lose control of the legislative branch in the midterms — claiming some of them would rather slip into the minority than face pressure to pass his agenda. asserted

some → accuse → agenda

“They’re almost going to be relieved for a little while, at least, to be in the minority,” she added. asserted

she → go → minority

Ingraham floated the theory as she blasted Republicans for failing to hammer home recent positive economic data ahead of the Nov. 3 elections. asserted

she → float → elections

She pointed to fresh Census Bureau figures on income, saying the Trump administration produced bigger gains in a single year than former President Joe Biden did during his entire term. “Why aren’t Republicans screaming this from the rooftops?” Ingraham asked. asserted

Ingraham → point → rooftops

Fox Business host Larry Kudlow agreed, saying workers in trades tied to data-center construction and other industries — including pipefitters, electricians, welders and carpenters — are making “close to $200,000 a year.” asserted

workers → agree → 200,000

Ingraham chimed in that it was the “best time ever for men without college degrees right now.” asserted

it → chime → degrees

Kudlow also touted tax cuts enacted last year, singling out “tax-free tips” and “tax-free overtime” as benefits for workers putting in extra hours. asserted

Kudlow → tout → hours

“I call this the greatest story never told,” Kudlow said. asserted

Kudlow → call → this

Ingraham blamed Republicans themselves for failing to spread the message. asserted

Ingraham → blame → message

“How many Republicans secretly want Trump to lose?” she asked. asserted

she → want → ?

“There’s no other explanation for why they shouldn’t be on the offense on the US economy.” asserted

they → ’ → economy

A Fox News poll released Wednesday showed Democrats leading Republicans 51% to 44% on the congressional ballot, while Trump’s job approval stood at 39%. asserted

approval → release → %

The same survey found that 61% of registered voters called gasoline prices a “major problem” for their families and 62% said the same of grocery prices. asserted

% → find → prices

The Post has sought comment from the White House. asserted

Post → seek → House

Many GOP pols ‘secretly’ hope to lose Congress because they don’t want to pass Trump agenda, Laura Ingraham claims

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