Trump has kept the Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill in line through pressure and intimidation over the past year, and it has been quite effective. But now, these methods are gradually losing their power, as a small number of Republicans have begun to show "recklessness." The reasons why these few Republican legislators dare to defy Trump and their party's position vary (including dozens of legislators who have decided not to run for re-election), but the frequency of their "defections" is increasing. This poses a significant challenge for the leadership of the Republican Party, which hopes to firmly control the legislative agenda during the election year, and also causes anxiety among ordinary Republican legislators, who are under great pressure to align with Trump on various issues.
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