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Trump would ‘lose 40 seats & the Senate’ in an election today | Rick Wilson

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Jan 27, 2026
Rick Wilson, political strategist and Lincoln Project co-founder, weighs in on Minneapolis, ICE pullbacks and the political fallout. He discusses rapid polling shifts on immigration and why GOP rhetoric risks big House and Senate losses. He also covers internal White House dynamics, Stephen Miller's influence, and how gun framing and international credibility are affected.
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INSIGHT

Immigration Turned From Strength To Liability

  • Rick Wilson says immigration was Trump's last favorable issue but now polling has collapsed about 20 points against him.
  • That shift threatens a major Republican electoral wipeout because the issue once united their base.
INSIGHT

Visuals Could Trigger Massive Midterm Losses

  • Wilson warns Republicans fear a 40–50 seat House loss and possible Senate losses if trends hold.
  • He links graphic killings and visuals to accelerating voter backlash beyond normal polling swings.
ANECDOTE

Graphic Video Undermined Official Narrative

  • Wilson recounts the video evidence of René Good's killing and details why it contradicted official accounts.
  • He describes multiple angles showing she was unarmed and shot in the back, undermining the agents' narrative.
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