A prominent Texas Republican lawmaker delivered a sharp critique of the GOP’s direction following its historic midterm losses, warning of a party in crisis just days before leaving Congress. Speaking for nearly half an hour, the outgoing representative—who had also sought another office without success—blamed internal divisions for the defeats and questioned the party’s future strategy. His remarks came as Republicans grappled with the first time in over a decade losing control of both the House and Senate. The speech offered a rare public reckoning from within the party’s ranks ahead of a pivotal moment in its leadership.
Texas Rep. Chip Roy (R) issued a scathing rebuke of the Republican Party on Thursday, after the GOP lost control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections last week. Roy, who will depart his role on Jan. 3 after launching an unsuccessful bid for Texas attorney general, spoke for nearly half an hour...
