New York (AP) – President Donald Trump Republicans are willing to support his supercharged “make America great again” agenda, to demolish government agencies and take action in fundamental conflict with former party principles. I’m testing it.
For now, Republicans are primarily marching at Rockstep. They’re supporting Cabinet candidate With a nasty history, he turns his eyes on stopping spending, and he ends his allocated spending and defends policies that have once stagnated in mainstream GOP thinking.
“They are pushing the envelope of what their power looks like. This is the usual part of the transition,” RN.C.
There have been isolated voices of dissent, but the Republican resistance that emerged when Trump first took office is largely on the sidelines. That is, the president, backed by the Republican majority in the House and Senate, has been barely checked as he rethinks the federal government and greatly expands the power of the presidency.
“If you have any questions about that, I think the full Republican acquiescence of Donald Trump was on full display this week,” said longtime conservative commentator Charlie Sykes. Sykes described it as “complete surrender.”
In his view, “Republicans have just made the calculation that at this point there is very little worthy of Trump’s opponent.”
New MAGA Agenda
The defense came because he embraced a series of proposals that went far beyond what Trump did during his first term and promised in the campaign trajectory.
Last week he threatened a trade war between Mexico and Canada. They are the closest allies to their two top trading partners, Mexico and Canada. His tariffs are Hold for 30 daysbut he has destroying US relations with Canada, It is one of the countries where the United States shares its most sensitive intelligence.
Tuesday, he The US proposed to seize control of Gazapossibly by force. He campaigned for the White House, promising to end the “eternal war” and the US entanglement in the Middle East.
He proposed to take over Greenland, threatening to make Canada the 51st province and put the Panama Canal under American control. He pursues state ownership of social media companies such as Tiktok. Perhaps through a US sovereign wealth fund owned by the government. Such interventions, even if they came from the Democrats, would have almost certainly been branded as a socialist move.
After years of railings on unelected bureaucrats, Republicans aim to equal billionaire Elon Musk and his aides to the government’s hostile takeover. Teams allowed by Trump have been seized Taxpayer datatook steps to gain access to confidential databases and government payment systems and shut down the system. US International Development Organizationwhich many Republicans have long criticised, but also considered it as part of the US effort to counter China and Russia.
What’s wrong with a president who wants loyalty?
“The American people said we wanted a different direction,” said Sen. Kevin Cramer, who was asked about the moves against USAID and other agencies. “I don’t know that it’s outside the spirit of our system. The court must decide whether it’s outside the literal boundaries of the president’s authority.”
As for trade taxes, “Most Republicans are not tariff fans, but they understand why populism is the taste of the day.”
“A lot of people, they talk about Trump’s loyalty, to the president who wants loyalty, and honestly, I’m very big about loyalty running the country. I’ll submit that it’s a very important part,” he added.
Polls find changes in public views regarding tariffs and interventions overseas
Polls show voters have more opposed to the expansion of tariffs over the past four years. Around half of voters (49%) in the November election supported higher tariffs in the 2020 presidential election, which supported higher tariffs, supported an increase in taxes on goods imported into the United States from other countries. Republican voters still primarily support policy.
There is also a shift towards American intervention. Two in 10 voters (19%) said they wanted the US to play a “more active” role in solving global problems. Republican voters in particular have moved to defending “less aggressive” roles. Compared to about a third of 2020, about half (53%) wanted less US involvement.
Cabinets gather together, and the White House is watching the GOP “Strong, Unite and Prosper”
Even Trump’s most controversial candidate appears to be sailing.
This week, R-LA, the physician who leads the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Vaccine activity. Cassidy is standing up for reelection next year and faces pressure from Homestate Republicans to back up Kennedy. Cassidy revealed he has serious concerns about Kennedy’s records.
“Unlike the broken, chaotic Democrats, Republicans are strong, united and thriving,” said White House spokesman Harrison Fields. “There’s nothing to resist. President Trump has been given a clear and overwhelming mission from the American people to make America great again.”
Support crack?
There were limited pushbacks from major allies.
Senator Tom Cotton, r-ark. Trump said he should reconsider strips security protections from former government officials who are being threatened by Iran for being involved in a strike against Iranian generals. Qassem Soleimani January 2020.
Senator Lindsey GrahamRs.C. He criticized Trump for pardoning the rioters on January 6th He was convicted of police attacks and said Trump’s proposal to buy the US in Gaza was “problemous.”
“The thoughts of Americans on the ground in Gaza are non-starters for all senators,” Graham told reporters Wednesday.
Regarding customs duties, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, I begged Trump Spare family farmers in Iowa for exemptions from potash used in fertilizers.
and Senator Rand Paul, R-Ky. is especially frankly said.
Otherwise, this week Republican senators underscored the importance of reducing the potential negative impacts of Trump’s actions and uniting behind him.
“I hope my colleagues support him when it comes to his tariffs,” he says if Trump sees him as facing political backlash from Congress or state legislators. Senator Josh Hawley warned of “danger” such as. .
Strict selling for Democrats as they insist on GOP help
Democratic Party They are scrambling to reduce Trump’s grip on power, appealing to Republicans to join their cause.
D-Wis. Sen. Tammy Baldwin of the group said Democrats have gained a “all-handed deck approach” to fight Trump’s executive order, and they dispute mask access. Sensitive payment system At the Ministry of Finance. She wants her GOP colleagues to help push back.
“In Congress, you have to get up and speak up,” she said. “And if it’s just Democrats doing that, we have problems because Republicans have a majority in both the House and Senate. Some of them are with us. We must stand and call for this.”
But Republicans deny that Trump is stepping over, saying his team is within the power to “suspend” the program. The Constitution, under Article 1, empowers the Congress to collect taxes, pay debts, and provide state defense and general welfare.
“We don’t consider this to be a threat to Article 1 at all,” said House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). “We see this as an active, enthusiastic, committed, committed executive authority doing what the government should do.”
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Associated Press authors Stephen Groves, Lisa Mascaro of Washington, Linley Sanders and Scott Bauer of Madison of Wis contributed to the report.
