Matthew Chapman, National Political Writer at Shareblue, discusses the divide in the GOP between Trump loyalists and Republican senators like Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) or Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) who are trying to reign in the president. Chapman talks about the line some Republicans are toeing as the midterm elections edge closer. We also discuss the impact President Trump's base could have on the midterms if those voters were to turn against him. Plus, President Trump will deliver his first State of the Union address Tuesday night. Chapman gives us his thoughts on what we can expect to hear from the president.

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President Donald Trump wants his “big, beautiful” bill of tax breaks and spending cuts on his desk to be singed into law by Independence Day. And he’s pushing the slow-rolling Senate to make it happen sooner rather than later. Trump met with Senate Majority Leader John Thune at the White House early this week and has been dialing senators for one-on-one chats, using both the carrot and stick to encourage them to act. But it’s still a long road ahead for the bill. Senators want to make changes to protect Medicaid and to make sure some tax breaks become permanent. Elon Musk called the whole bill a "disgusting abomination.”
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