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When the initial version failed to secure bipartisan support, 35 House Republicans voted against a deal that was beneficial to Trump and Musk, highlighting a growing rift within the party.
Tension Between Trump and the Freedom Caucus
The internal strife does not just stop at policy disagreements; it has begun to threaten the solidarity of the Republican party heading into the next legislative session. Seeking to extend the debt ceiling and advance an ambitious fiscal agenda without dealing with the fallout of the shutdown is a calculated risk for Trump, especially given the pushback from principled conservatives.