Rather than retreat, Trump escalated, publicly attacking lawmakers from his own party who supported impeachment, branding them traitors and enemies of the state.
House Republicans now cling to power by only a razor-thin margin, and that margin is visibly crumbling under pressure from voters and internal rebellion.
Several GOP lawmakers have already supported impeachment measures in committee, breaking party discipline and shattering the illusion of unity.
Others remain undecided, but insiders describe panic, late-night meetings, and private conversations about resignation and political survival.
Even a small wave of resignations could flip control of the House, handing Democrats sweeping authority overnight.
That possibility has transformed routine political maneuvering into an existential crisis for the Republican Party.
As tension rises inside Congress, the streets outside have erupted. Continue reading…
