Phoenix The message emanating from the center of the Trump world is unmistakable: Don’t compromise as Congress tries to reach an agreement to keep the government open.
Donald Trump’s election triumph should serve as a reminder to Republicans and Democrats alike who attempt to thwart his agenda that they must yield, according to speakers at a meeting of conservative activists held here this week.
Former Trump White House senior adviser Steve Bannon told a boisterous crowd at the Phoenix Convention Center for AmericaFest that we don’t need partisanship right now—we need hyperpartisanship.
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“The conversation is over,” Bannon declared, mocking House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) attempts to reach a bipartisan accord that would prevent a government shutdown. President Trump emerged victorious from the political dead and won a resounding win on the backs of the most potent populist movement in history.
“There’s nothing else we can talk about,” he added. All that matters is how President Trump’s proposal is carried out.
Trump has stated that his inauguration speech on January 20 will focus on togetherness. At the Turning Point USA gathering, however, his supporters sounded a triumphant note, implying that the MAGA movement will not accept any compromises.
Donald Trump Jr., another speaker, attacked the 38 House Republicans who opposed a budget bill that supported his father’s agenda. He exhorted grassroots organizers to fiercely target Republican lawmakers who stand in the way of the president-elect’s legislative objectives.
The younger Trump stated in Washington that our enemies are not only Democrats. The vast majority of Republicans are involved.
“It doesn’t mean anything anymore just because they have the R next to their name,” he added. To be honest, we no longer have the Republican Party of a few years ago. The America First party is presently in power. It’s Donald Trump!
Without bipartisan cooperation, not much gets accomplished in Congress. When Trump takes office, Republicans will have narrow majorities in Congress. Major legislation frequently needs 60 votes, a super-majority that cannot be achieved without the backing of both parties, according to Senate rules.
Johnson is searching for the elusive sweet spot that would satisfy Trump and secure enough votes to pass a resolution that would keep the government operating.
However, the MAGA movement is not in the mood for Johnson to back down after an election in which Trump won all seven of the crucial states.
Bannon questioned the audience in a call-and-response if Johnson ought to be the speaker. “No!” they yelled.
He claimed that a dangerous cancer had infiltrated the political elite. Bipartisanship is that cancer, isn’t it?
Questions have already been raised regarding Johnson’s ability to remain speaker when the next Congress meets next month. Elon Musk, a tech entrepreneur who, along with Trump, helped sabotage the bipartisan government funding plan last week, was floated by several conservatives on social media as a potential successor. (In theory, the speaker does not have to be a current congressman.)
AmericaFest speakers also demanded that Trump’s Cabinet nominees be confirmed by the Senate. Trump friend and former Fox News personality Tucker Carlson called those opposed to Tulsi Gabbard’s candidacy as national intelligence director “threats to the country.”
An adversary of the United States is any Republican senator who votes against Gabbard. Carlson stated, “Period.”
Several Trump nominees have been subject to intense scrutiny, including Gabbard. In a letter denouncing her selection, dozens of former national security officials questioned whether she could provide objective intelligence analysis and claimed she lacked the requisite skills.
According to data from the Foreign Policy data Institute, a Philadelphia think tank, when Gabbard ran for president in 2020 as a Democrat, Russian state propaganda frequently depicted her candidacy favorably while disparaging that of Joe Biden and other Democratic candidates at the time.
On Friday, Trump Jr. asked the audience to put pressure on Congress to get his father’s ideas forward. He specifically targeted Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, who has been considering whether to back the president-elect’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth.
Call them out. Give their offices a call. Trump Jr. said, “Put on that pressure.” “Inflict anguish on them. This was something Joni Ernst had to learn rather the hard way. ETP. Pain-Based Education.
It’s unclear who will lead the MAGA movement once Trump steps down. Trump can only serve one more term, but Bannon didn’t seem to be deterred.
As his address came to an end, he exclaimed, “Trump 2028!” to a cheering audience.
Next on the stage was Trump Jr.
“Well, guys, I want to thank Steve for that pre-endorsement for 2028.”
Another round of applause.
He remarked, “Kidding, I’m kidding,”
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