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May 19, 2025 President Trump personally lobbied House Republicans to support his budget bill and dismissed objections from holdouts Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
Direct presidential pressure on lawmakers showed executive dominance over the legislative agenda and narrowed space for independent deliberation within the governing party.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
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- Trump comments on SALT deduction and budget bill — Trump addressed Republican lawmakers about the SALT deduction during a closed-door meeting, suggesting that concerns from lawmakers about the budget bill's impact on their districts were unfounded.
- Trump visits Capitol Hill to influence budget bill — Former President Trump visited Capitol Hill to persuade Republican lawmakers to support a budget bill that includes a significant increase in debt.
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Week 18 – 2025-05-17–2025-05-23
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