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What's next for the Freedom Caucus?
As one founder of the movement described it to NPR, the Freedom Caucus was "MAGA before MAGA." The Republican lawmakers pushed their party to be more conservative, and found a willing ally in Donald Trump. But, as members leave Congress — some by choice, and some not — what does the future hold for this group of politicians, and for the party they've shaped? This episode: voting correspondent Ashley Lopez, congressional reporter Eric McDaniel, and White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben. This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs. Our executive producer is Muth...
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This message comes from the NPR Wine Club, which has generated over $1.75 million to support NPR. Whether buying a few bottles or joining the club, learn more at nprwineclub.org-slash-podcast. Must be 21 or older to purchase. The House Freedom Caucus was formed to push the Republican Party to the right, but a lot of its members are leaving Congress.
What happens next to the movement to Republicans overall and what happens when they leave and when Donald Trump does too? Let's get into it It's the NPR politics podcast I'm Ashley Lopez I cover politics I'm Eric McDaniel I cover Congress and I'm Danielle Kurtzleben. I cover the White House
Alright, Eric. I want to start though before we get into what is coming up in the midterms with these folks What is the Freedom Caucus? Like when did they come into Congress? Like who are these people?
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