Opinion: I Served in Congress During Trump’s First Term—I Know Exactly Why the GOP Majority Is Falling Apart

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Opinion: I Served in Congress During Trump’s First Term—I Know Exactly Why the GOP Majority Is Falling Apart

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I was elected to Congress as a Republican ten years ago—after college, I had worked on the Hill as a staffer and the experience instilled in me a strong desire to serve myself. It was an honor and privilege to represent the people of Michigan and, although it was frustrating at times, I enjoyed the work.

But today the most common question I get from people curious about my experience is: “Was it this bad when you were there?”

I had spent thirty years in business before being elected to the House of Representatives, and life in Congress was an adjustment, writes former GOP Rep. David Trott. The goal was to use my experience in the private sector to work on financial services issues. / Courtesy of Rep. David Trott

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