THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump Is Already Showing Us Exactly How He’ll Screw Over Mike Johnson
Jan 7, 2025
Norman Ornstein, a renowned congressional scholar, shares expert insights into the complexities facing House Speaker Mike Johnson amidst Trump's unpredictable tactics. He discusses how Trump’s ambitious demands for legislation risk fracturing Republican unity. Ornstein also delves into the added pressure from Elon Musk’s proposed spending cuts, hinting at potential political turmoil for Johnson. The conversation unveils the internal GOP conflicts and the broader implications of Trump's maneuvers on the party's future.
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Trump's Impossible Demands
- Trump's reconciliation demands are impossible because they clash with budget rules and Senate procedures.
- He wants to combine tax cuts, border security, tariffs, and spending cuts into one huge bill, which is unrealistic.
Republican Divisions
- Republicans are already divided on Trump's one-bill approach, with the House and Senate disagreeing.
- Trump's lack of legislative knowledge and reliance on last-minute advice makes things worse.
Trump's Agenda Predicament
- Trump's agenda will be hard for Republicans as it includes tax cuts, energy policy rollbacks, and immigration legislation.
- Democrats are unlikely to support these, making it hard to pass anything.