38 House Republicans defied Donald Trump's command

In a surprising turn, 38 House Republicans defied President-elect Trump's explicit call to support a spending and debt deal, ultimately sinking the legislation. This defiance, primarily from conservatives, stemmed from opposition to raising the debt limit for an extended period. The incident raises questions about Trump's hold on the GOP as he prepares to return to office.

38 House Republicans defied Donald Trump's command
In a surprising turn, 38 House Republicans defied President-elect Trump's explicit call to support a spending and debt deal, ultimately sinking the legislation. This defiance, primarily from conservatives, stemmed from opposition to raising the debt limit for an extended period. The incident raises questions about Trump's hold on the GOP as he prepares to return to office.