Donald Trump arrives at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. on May 20, 2025. He was there to make a valuable connection with House Republicans during one of their all-important retreat meetings. He hoped to create the momentum he needed to pass his unpopular tax bill. Conservative Republican legislators dug in their heels, concerned about federal deficit spending and Medicaid-related federal assistance cuts.
In his now infamous visit to the SALT Caucus, Trump called on members to “move on,” according to NBC News. This comment highlights the pathos of his struggle to deal with the wildly present thicket of political obstacles to his tax plans. The SALT Caucus, which represents lawmakers advocating for the restoration of state and local tax deductions, has expressed hesitations about the bill’s implications for their constituents.
Trump’s comments took a more intense turn when he warned the caucus, “Don’t f