Trump faces new Republican resistance in Congress

Donald Trump is encountering growing resistance from within his own Republican party in Congress, as lawmakers demonstrate an increased willingness to defy him.

Over the past week, various Republican factions in both the Senate and House of Representatives have publicly rebuked Trump's policies. These actions include opposing his stance on the war against Iran, rejecting $1 billion in funding, withdrawing support for his "anti-weaponization" fund, and blocking legislation related to domestic spying.

Adding to this trend, the House of Representatives passed a bill to provide aid to Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia. However, this measure is widely expected to face a presidential veto from Trump.

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I think what you’re seeing as you get closer to the election is that people are ⁠going to vote the way they think their constituents want them to.

While some Democrats and a White House official dismiss these instances as "election-year politics" and argue that the party at large remains loyal, a growing coalition of Republicans, including those Trump has previously opposed, is showing a readiness to break with him. This shift could potentially threaten his most ambitious initiatives leading up to Election Day.

Republican Senator Thom Tillis suggested that as the election nears, lawmakers will increasingly align their votes with their constituents' desires. Conversely, Democratic Senator John Fetterman argued that those breaking with Trump are individuals he previously targeted, which he believes demonstrates Trump's continued control over the party. A White House spokesperson stated that the media and Democrats are attempting to create divisions and affirmed the continuation of a close relationship to fulfill Trump's agenda.

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The people that are breaking with him are ones that were ​put out by Trump. That actually demonstrates his absolute control over the party.