Why is it depressing for him? He has a stronger Senate and is rid of some of the biggest RiNOs in the land. I’m sure seeing the back of Ryan also has its perks. Someone once said you don’t fight a war with what you wish for, but you fight a war with what you have. IMO Trump is on firmer ground now even with the loss of the do nothing house. The new Senate can stop the House endeavors and Trump’s pen can do the rest. There won’t exist 60 votes to override his veto. I think Collins as weak as she is has made a commitment with her Kavanaugh vote.
Merk can’t go it alone and Flake is gone along with some other useless Reps.