Summary
People involved in the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement are unhappy with how Congress is performing during President Trump's second term. They are particularly disappointed with Republicans in Congress after some voted with Democrats to overturn a Trump executive order and Congress's general legislative productivity. MAGA supporters are concerned this disunity could harm the party's success in the 2026 midterm elections.
Key Facts
- MAGA supporters, including influential figures on social media, have criticized Congress as being "weak and compromised."
- Some Republicans joined Democrats to overturn an executive order from President Trump, which led to criticism from MAGA supporters.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune rejected President Trump's request to end the blue slip system, which affects judicial appointments.
- MAGA supporters are worried about the Republican Party's unity and its impact on future elections.
- Prominent figures in the MAGA movement, such as Todd Starnes and Michelle Maxwell, expressed frustration with the GOP's lack of action.
- The House of Representatives advanced a bill overturning Trump's order on federal workers' collective bargaining rights, with some Republicans voting for it.
- Trump hopes Senate Majority Leader John Thune will change the blue slip procedure, which Thune defends as important for bipartisan input on judicial nominations.
