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Hard-Line GOP Rebels Vow to Derail Trump’s Political Agenda: ‘The Swamp’s About to Swamp’

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Next week, Donald Trump will make his return to Washington as the 47th president, stepping into a position of united control over the federal government. But as the political gears begin to turn, it’s clear that the road ahead for his legislative agenda won’t be a smooth one—especially with Republicans divided over key issues.

One of the most pressing debates right now is about the debt ceiling. Some members of the conservative Freedom Caucus are making it clear that they won’t back a debt ceiling increase unless it’s tied to a reconciliation bill. They’re ready to stand their ground on this—and they’re not backing down anytime soon.

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Rep. Andy Harris, a key figure in the Freedom Caucus, shared his thoughts: “We should put it on one of the reconciliation bills so we don’t have to pass it with Chuck Schumer,” he told reporters. But not all Republicans are on board. Some, like Rep. Tim Burchett from Tennessee, have never voted to raise the debt limit, and they’re not willing to start now.

In the middle of this, President Trump suggested a potential solution. He recommended that House Speaker Mike Johnson combine the debt ceiling package with disaster aid for California—a move that’s causing quite a stir. While it’s angering some Democrats, it could help Speaker Johnson navigate a tough situation, at least for now. But this solution isn’t without its challenges, especially with hard-line conservatives pushing back.

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Rep. Chip Roy from Texas had some strong words for this approach, calling the idea of tying federal aid for California to the debt ceiling proposal “bull—-.” He accused Washington insiders of using the situation to push through spending that they want.

Despite the tension, Speaker Johnson is still open to different possibilities. In a conversation with reporters, he emphasized that raising the debt ceiling in a reconciliation bill was just an initial idea and part of the long process of negotiation.

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“We’ve got to get everyone to ‘yes,’” Johnson explained, acknowledging the slow-moving nature of these negotiations.

It’s clear that as Trump steps back into power, the Republican Party faces a battle within its own ranks, making it uncertain how they’ll move forward on critical issues like the debt ceiling. The coming weeks are sure to be filled with debate, and it remains to be seen how this intra-party tug-of-war will impact Trump’s legislative agenda.

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