Overview

• On his War Room podcast and in comments to Politico, Steve Bannon warned Republicans could face 2026 losses unless they launch a more aggressive push to sell the legislation.
• He urged Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel overseas trips and require members to hold town halls, meet-and-greets and editorial board visits.
• He criticized a lack of town halls during the August recess and said the bill’s supply-side tax cuts need clearer explanations, while alleging Democrats helped disrupt some events.
• The White House said it is working with Congress daily to highlight the law, pointing to tax relief for working-class families, small businesses and energy measures.
• House GOP Conference Chair Lisa McClain pushed back, advocating district-tailored messaging rather than a one-size-fits-all town-hall approach, as polling shows 52% opposition and 70% say it helps the wealthy.