Trump and the Republican Party are counting on the clock, as recent history shows they cannot maintain full control of the White House and Congress for long.
Since the 1990s, one party has come to control both Congress and the White House, but complete control of the government usually does not last long.
The New York Times reported that Republican control is thin.
“We certainly have that mission,” Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters this week, adding that he expected “the most influential Congress in modern times, the most influential administration in modern times.” spoke.
To Democrats still licking their wounds, that sounds like an overreach that could ultimately serve their political interests within two years, but of course the more Republicans choose to keep the policy the better There is always the possibility of doing a good job, but the trifecta is going on.
Democrats doubt it.
“Self-control is one of the most difficult leadership qualities to demonstrate, but President Trump shows little desire for it.” ” said Sen. Peter Welch, Democrat of Vermont.
Since Republicans destroyed Democratic control of the House and Senate in the 1990s, it has become nearly impossible for one party to maintain control of the White House and Congress for long. With Democrats so close to a majority, it is very likely that the House will flip to Democrats by the 2026 midterm elections.
Flipping the Senate is always a long process, but it wouldn’t be surprising if Democrats picked up a seat or two by the time the midterm elections roll around.
Republicans are acting like they’re in the election race. The big thing Republicans want is to expand tax cuts for the wealthy and big corporations. Given the dysfunction in the Republican House, this may be the only big thing they can accomplish before Democrats take back the majority.
