At the end of his first term, Trump’s standing among Republican lawmakers was precarious, as the January 6, 2021, riots in… Capitol To condemnations from both sides. At that time, the Senate Minority Leader delivered Mitch McConnellRepublican of Kentuckya scathing speech after Trump impeachment in the Senate, saying the president was “practically and morally responsible” for the riot.
The American newspaper reported that after nearly 4 years, the Republican candidate (78 years old) has defied these difficulties and differences, and opinion polls show that he is tied with his Democratic rival. Kamala HarrisIn addition to strengthening his authority in the party and his influence in Congress.
Caroline Levatt, a spokeswoman for the Trump campaign, told…USA TODAY“Just as he did in his first term, he will work Trump “With anyone who wants to help fulfill the promises he made to the American people.”
The Senate is expected to shift to Republicans next year, while in the House they struggle to retain control of it.
If Republicans win the House, Senate and White House, Trump’s strength and ties with Republicans in Congress could mean political victories for the party over the next two years, although they must still cross the 60-vote threshold in Senate.
And if he keeps Democrats By controlling either council CongressThey will work to thwart Trump’s efforts, and leaders will be forced Republican Party To work with their Democratic counterparts to accomplish anything substantive during Trump administration Second.
If Democrats somehow retain control of the Senate, they will likely slow the confirmation of Trump’s judicial nominations and Cabinet picks.
Among Trump’s allies SenateSen. Marco Rubio of Florida, who is well versed in foreign policy and is considered someone Trump listens to a lot. In addition to him, we find Senators Tim Scott of South Carolina, Tom Cotton of Arkansas, Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, and Steve Daines of Montana.
Trump also has a long-standing relationship with Lindsay Graham, which periodically went sour but regularly recovered. Senator Rick Scott also has a friendship with Trump dating back to his time as governor of Florida.
As for Trump’s allies in… House of RepresentativesAccording to USA Today, many of them hail from Florida, led by Byron Donalds, Matt Getz, and Mike Waltz.
Representative Ana Paulina Luna also appeared at Trump’s rallies and in… Manhattan To support him during his criminal trial.
We also find Marjorie Taylor, Representative from Georgia, who has been one of Trump’s strongest allies in the House since taking office in 2021.
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is another longtime Trump ally. Another member from Ohio, former Trump administration representative Max Miller, is in constant contact with the former US president.
