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Playbook Deep Dive

Are Trump and Republicans already baiting a backlash?

Feb 28, 2025
In this discussion, Mike DeBonis, POLITICO's Senior Congress editor, and Sophia Cai, West Wing Playbook co-author, dive into Trump’s fast-paced governance and its implications for the GOP. They analyze the challenges Speaker Mike Johnson faces with budget negotiations under pressure. The conversation also touches on Trump’s upcoming congressional address and his confrontational tactics in U.S. foreign relations. Additionally, they explore the shifting dynamics within the Republican Party and the complexities of diplomatic strategies influenced by Trump.
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  • Trump's aggressive strategy in redefining U.S. global relationships and pushing budget resolutions could provoke significant bipartisan backlash as Congress faces imminent funding challenges.
  • The intense pressure on Congress to negotiate government funding reveals deepening divisions between Democrats and Republicans over Trump's proposed budget cuts and their consequences.

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