President-elect Donald Trump is already testing the limits of his relationship with Congress, particularly with fellow Republicans.
Despite his election victory, which he and his allies claim gives him a mandate to govern, Trump has not engaged in the traditional transition process, including signing agreements that would initiate FBI background checks for nominees. This move raises concerns about how much dissent will be tolerated within the Republican Party as Trump begins to assert his authority.
The situation is creating tension as lawmakers navigate their loyalty to the party versus their constitutional duties.
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Honestly, this is exactly what we need—someone willing to shake things up and take control without being bogged down by the same old bureaucratic nonsense. Trump was elected to lead, not to play nice with a bunch of politicians who don't get things done. If Republicans don't fall in line, they're just proving that they care more about their own careers than the will of the people.
Good for Trump—finally someone who’s willing to shake up the establishment and hold these weak Republicans accountable!
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Trump already testing Congress and daring Republicans to oppose him
After a resounding election victory, delivering what President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans said is a mandate to govern, an uneasy political question is emerging: Will there be
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