Fox News star Laura Ingraham makes astonishing claim that ranking Republicans want to see Trump FAIL as midterms loom
Fox News’ Laura Ingraham hit viewers with a stark theory about Donald Trump’s colleagues increasingly seeing him as a liability this week on her show, The Ingraham Angle.
The anchor was hosting conservative economist Larry Kudlow when she suddenly suggested Republicans were purposely shooting themselves in the foot.
First, during a conversation about the economy, Ingraham referred to new data from the Census Bureau that showed the US median household income rising 2.6 percent in 2025, to $87,460 – the biggest gain since the statistic began being tracked in 1967.
‘One of the most incredible statistics is the Trump administration, in one year, has grown personal incomes more than Biden in four,’ Ingraham said of the numbers.
As Kudlow confirmed she was correct, the host exhibited surprise, then astonishment.
‘And in four years of Biden? Why aren’t Republicans screaming this from the rooftops?!’ she asked.
Kudlow produced a chart mapping the gains, leading Ingraham to highlight a Wednesday report from The Hill on Amazon raising wages for some of its workers and offering US employees a grocery discount. ‘Other good news,’ as she put it.
Kudlow, meanwhile, talked up the economy.
Laura Ingraham suggested Republicans were up to something ahead of this year’s midterms on her Fox News show on Tuesday
The anchor told Fox Business host Larry Kudlow she felt Republicans were purposely shooting themselves in the foot to avoid passing presidential bills and joint resolutions
‘You’ve got working folks, trades, on these data centers. And industry in general.’ He said now was the time for professions like ‘pipefitters, electricians, welders, [and] carpenters.’
‘[They] are making close to $200,000 a year.’
‘Best time ever for men without college degrees, right now,’ Ingraham announced.
Kudlow complimented Trump’s tax cuts, tax-free tips, and tax-free overtime.
‘They’re all working overtime. It’s fabulous,’ he said – framing the dynamic ‘as the greatest story never told.’
‘Well it’s never told…’ Ingraham began, as Kudlow continued talking.
Asserting herself, Ingraham asked her guest: ‘But how many Republicans secretly want Trump to lose?’
As Kudlow remained silent, Ingraham added: ‘I actually think there are a lot of Republicans on the Hill who will be happy not to have the burden of having to pass legislation, Larry.
Both chambers of Congress are currently dominated by Republicans
‘They’re almost going to be relieved – for a little while, at least – to be in the minority.’
Kudlow, also a Fox Business host, did not immediately react.
‘I’m sorry to report that,’ Ingraham disclaimed. ‘But there’s no other explanation for why they shouldn’t be on the offense of the US economy.’
Kudlow said Republicans simply ‘better’ band together, or face the political – and financial – consequences.
‘A lot of them are going to be out of work, altogether,’ he predicted, if the pattern Ingraham suggested was occurring was actually playing out.
‘Not just their positions, they’re going to lose their races.’
Both chambers of Congress are currently dominated by Republicans.
For either party, such an arrangement is usually considered desirable, particularly when it comes time to pass legislation.
Both parties also have 2028 to think about, as well as the consequences any more damage to the either’s reputation would bring for a prospective candidate. Trump-endorsed Senate candidates are currently trailing in states he won less than two years ago
Trump, however, sports noticeably poor approval ratings a year-and-a-half into his second term as the Iran war rages on, and there have been rumors of rifts within the Republican party as the 2028 presidential election looms.
A recent poll from RealClear Polling showed 39 percent of Americans favoring Trump’s presidency.
Republican Senate candidates are even trailing in terms of polls in a number of states the President won in 2024, including Alaska, Iowa, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas.
Also, in August, an anonymous Republican senator told The Hill that many of Trump’s colleagues have been seeing the President as more and more of a danger to the GOP, due to the fire he’s lit under Democrats, his low popularity, and recent in-fighting with Senate leadership like Senate Majority Leader John Thune, of South Dakota.
Republicans’ congressional majorities are narrow, and recent polls show voters favoring Democrats on issues like health care, the economy and immigration over Republicans.
Both parties also have 2028 to think about, as well as the consequences any more damage to either’s reputation would bring for a prospective candidate.
