Verdict with Ted Cruz How to WIN:The Inside Story on the Battle to Enact Trump's Legislative Agenda
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Jan 13, 2025 Dive into the strategic choices of Republican leadership and their efforts to enact Trump's legislative agenda. Discover the challenges of passing complex bills and the need for streamlined approaches on crucial issues like border security and energy reform. Explore the urgent priorities after political transitions, including military funding and tax reform negotiations. Uncover the implications of the SALT deduction cap for high-tax states. Finally, learn how early legislative victories can create momentum for future successes.
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Two Legislative Paths
- Two paths exist for enacting Trump's legislative agenda: one omnibus bill or two separate bills.
- Senator Cruz argues that two bills offer a higher chance of success.
First Bill Priorities
- Prioritize border security, military rebuilding, and energy independence in the first bill.
- These areas have broad Republican support and can achieve early wins.
Strategic Military Funding
- Passing military funding early avoids government shutdown leverage by Democrats.
- This protects military operations regardless of political disputes.