The article discusses House Speaker Mike Johnson's precarious position amid the economic turmoil intensified by Trump’s unilateral decisions. While Trump continues to disrupt the political landscape, Speaker Johnson is struggling to manage the fallout among his Republican peers, with many hesitating to challenge Trump, despite growing private frustrations. Proposed legislation aimed at limiting Trump's wartime tariffs lacks GOP support; however, there is significant bipartisan backing in the Senate. If Johnson agrees to support reasserting Congressional authority over tariffs, it could lead to a major shift in Capitol Hill dynamics while also risking his position as Speaker.
As the President continues to goad a global meltdown unseen in decades, Speaker Johnson is trying to keep the MAGA meltdown away from his fellow House Republicans.
If Johnson were to give the green light to a measure reasserting Congress' authority over tariffs, things would change really quickly on Capitol Hill.
For now, most are not willing to defy the President. A similar bill in the Senate has bipartisan backing, and would almost certainly draw more Republicans.
Trump has triggered an utter circus that may haunt GOP lawmakers for a generation and retirees into their graves.
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