Brilliant strategy' by GOP lawmaker may lead to 60-seat Dem Senate majority: critics

Rep. Dan Crenshaw urged the White House not to change course after historic midterm losses, arguing against altering unpopular policies. On Friday, he praised Stephen Miller after Trump named him chief of staff, writing on X: “Double down on the agenda.” Crenshaw said the short-term unpopularity of a policy doesn’t make it wrong, arguing that the president should prioritize long-term benefits. The post surpassed 1 million views and drew widespread ridicule across the political spectrum. Critics cited speculation that Pete Hegseth could be leaving the Pentagon, calling Crenshaw’s stance an “audition” for defense secretary. Others said his message could help Democrats by pushing voters away, including claims that it could contribute to a future Democratic Senate majority. Supporters, including John Strand, backed Crenshaw’s call to “TRIPLE down” on the MAGA agenda.