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Trump's Legislative Agenda Faces GOP Divisions and Razor-Thin Majority

Republicans grapple with sequencing priorities like border security and tax reforms as Trump prepares for his second term with a narrow congressional majority.

Senate Minority Whip John Thune speaks to reporters following a news conference following the weekly Senate Republican policy luncheon at the US Capitol on November 19 in Washington, DC.
The US Capitol in Washington, DC, on November 13, 2024.
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Overview

  • Donald Trump's incoming administration is navigating internal GOP divisions over the sequencing of key legislative priorities, including border security, energy production, and tax reforms.
  • The Republican-controlled Congress holds one of the slimmest majorities in history, with a 53-47 Senate and a 220-215 House, making party unity essential for passing legislation.
  • Senate GOP leaders favor starting with border security and energy policy for an early legislative win, while House Republicans push for prioritizing tax reforms to avoid losing momentum.
  • The Trump transition team has prepared a slate of executive orders to advance the president-elect’s agenda, anticipating challenges in passing legislation through Congress.
  • Key deadlines, including a potential government shutdown in March and a looming debt ceiling crisis, add urgency to resolving internal GOP disagreements over legislative strategy.