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MAGA pressure on senators over Trump Cabinet picks shows early signs of paying off


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Published in Politics and Government on Tuesday, December 10th 2024 at 19:40 GMT by ABC   Print publication without navigation

  • A pressure campaign from allies of Donald Trump toward Senate skeptics of some of his Cabinet picks appears to be starting to pay off

The article from ABC News discusses the intense pressure from MAGA supporters on Republican senators to confirm former President Donald Trump's picks for his Cabinet, highlighting the early signs of Trump's influence within the GOP. Despite Trump's legal challenges and the events of January 6, 2021, his endorsements still carry significant weight, as evidenced by the swift confirmation of his choices like Rep. Mike Johnson for Speaker of the House. Senators are facing a dilemma between their constituents' expectations and the broader political implications of aligning with Trump's picks, especially those who have controversial backgrounds or are closely tied to Trump's narrative of election fraud. This situation underscores the ongoing internal conflict within the Republican Party, where loyalty to Trump often trumps other considerations, potentially affecting the party's direction and its relationship with the American public.

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