Trump’s Hand-Picked RNC Chair Predicts Doom According to the Fake News Media – The Full Statement Shows a Totally Different Story (Audio)
The Never Trumper crowd at The Bulwark and CNN’s Aaron Blake thought they had a scoop that would send Republicans into panic mode: RNC Chair Joe Gruters warning of a “pending, looming disaster” for the party in the 2026 midterms. Blake’s X post amplified it, quoting Gruters as saying, “It’s not a secret. There’s no sugarcoating it. It’s a pending, looming disaster heading our way.” The Bulwark spun it as doom for Trump’s agenda, with Gruters allegedly admitting Republicans are toast without massive course corrections.
But here’s the thing—they cherry-picked the quote to paint a picture of despair, ignoring the full context that turns it into a rally cry for victory. The complete statement from Gruters, shared by RNC Research, reveals he’s acknowledging the historical midterm headwinds for the party in power but insisting Republicans can buck the trend by doubling down on Trump’s successes: “Our mission is to win the midterms. You know it’s what’s interesting is the party in power always gets crushed in the midterms. It’s not a secret, there’s no sugarcoating it. It’s a pending looming disaster heading our way, and the question is how can we reverse that trend? Well, we reverse it by focusing on the President and his policies and all the good that he’s done. And if we do that, we’ll win.”
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It’s classic fake news—snip the alarming part, bury the optimism. Gruters isn’t predicting doom; he’s outlining the challenge and the path to crush it. Trump’s policies—border security, economic wins, no tax on tips—are the antidote, and Gruters is all in: “We’re gonna ride the president all the way to victory in the midterms, and we are going to win big.” The Bulwark’s spin? A desperate bid to sow doubt, but the full audio from Gruters’ interview shows a confident leader focused on turnout and Trump’s record.
This is why the media’s losing trust—out-of-context clips to manufacture panic. Republicans aren’t sleeping on midterms; they’re energized, with Gruters raising record funds and targeting low-propensity Trump voters. Dems want to pack courts and add states; Trump’s team is ready to fight.
The Bulwark and Blake’s attempt to spook the base? Backfired. Full quote in hand, it’s clear: victory’s coming if we stay the course.
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