President Donald Trump’s fixation on an election overhaul bill has led to a feud within the Republican Party, crippling their agenda on Capitol Hill. The bill, known as the SAVE America Act, aims to implement voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements.
GOP Rebellion
Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to send his members home early due to a GOP rebellion over the bill on the floor. Some Republicans, including Rep. Thomas Massie, have called Trump’s demands a distraction that will cost the party in the midterms.
Trump’s decision to scuttle a bipartisan housing bill has also infuriated many Republicans. The party’s most vulnerable members are begging Trump to stop the drama and focus on their agenda.
Consequences
The infighting has thrown the GOP-led Congress into chaos, with some members expressing frustration and anger. The party’s ability to move forward on critical elements of their agenda has been severely impaired.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
