"Any Republican, in the House or the Senate, that votes against TARIFFS will seriously suffer the consequences come Election time, and that includes Primaries! Our Trade Deficit has been reduced by 78%, the Dow Jones has just hit 50,000, and the S&P, 7,000, all Numbers that were considered IMPOSSIBLE just one year ago. In addition, TARIFFS have given us Great National Security because the mere mention of the word has Countries agreeing to our strongest wishes."
"The vote was made possible only after a similarly tight vote on Tuesday that blocked a resolution preventing lawmakers from calling snap votes on repealing tariffs. The president appeared to react directly to the mutiny of some of his party members taking to his social media platform to threaten primary challenges for those who sought to push back against his tariff policies."
"Trump has previously threatened to fund rival campaigns when lawmakers who oppose him seek reelection, though this tactic may notably wield less force as a massive number of Republicans continue to announce their upcoming retirement from Congress."
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social warning that any Republican who votes against tariffs will face serious electoral consequences, including primary challenges. Six House Republicans joined 213 Democrats to narrowly pass a resolution repealing tariffs on Canada, following a close vote the previous day that blocked a measure preventing snap votes on tariff repeal. Trump touted sharp improvements in trade and market figures and framed tariffs as delivering economic and national security through increased leverage. He has previously threatened to fund rival campaigns, though the impact may be muted as many Republicans announce retirements, including some who opposed the tariffs.
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