Trump's Aggressive Congressional Strategy Shapes Political Landscape

President-elect Donald Trump is actively engaging with Congress to ensure Republican lawmakers support his Cabinet nominations and legislative priorities for 2025. He is focusing on immigration, energy, and tax policies, aiming to pass major party-line bills quickly. While Trump remains publicly silent on current spending bills and the government shutdown deadline, he is strategizing with GOP leaders like John Thune and Mike Johnson to align the party's agenda. This approach mirrors his post-2016 election strategy, with expectations of more direct involvement once in office.