BREAKING: Sen. Ernst OUT as GOP Struggles With Trump’s Grip on Party
Podcast: Bulwark TakesPublished On: Fri Aug 29 2025
Description: JVL and Sarah take on the breaking news that Senator Joni Ernst may not run for reelection in 2026 — and why her exit signals much deeper problems inside the GOP. From retirements to Trump’s stranglehold on the party, they discuss what this means for Iowa, the Senate map, and the future of the Republican Party after Trump.
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