Behind the Curtain: The cost of blind loyalty
Summary
President Donald Trump has pushed Republican lawmakers to follow his orders closely, even when they disagree. This approach has caused growing tension within the party as Trump takes strong actions without much regard for traditional lawmaking or cooperation.Key Facts
- President Trump expects strict loyalty from elected Republicans, even when his demands are difficult.
- He canceled the signing of a bipartisan housing bill to pressure the Senate into passing a voter ID law called the SAVE America Act.
- Trump called Republican senators who voted to limit his Iran war powers "losers" but they still passed a symbolic reversal.
- He blocked renewal of government surveillance powers because he wanted the SAVE Act attached.
- Trump withdrew his intelligence nominee hours before a confirmation hearing, leaving spy agencies without a permanent leader.
- Republican senators resisted Trump’s moves, with some openly opposing his nominees and legislation.
- Trump's influence is weakening, especially with midterm elections coming and more GOP senators pushing back.
- Senators who lost Trump-backed primaries, like Bill Cassidy and Thom Tillis, have become key critics inside the party.
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