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Trump's Senate Playbook: Persuade, Ignore, and Bully GOP Allies

Former President Trump is employing a three-pronged strategy to influence Republican senators, which includes persuasion, strategic ignoring, and direct bullying. This approach, while often dramatic, does not always yield the desired legislative or confirmation outcomes. Despite his efforts, some senators have resisted his demands, particularly concerning the SAVE Act, leading to internal party friction as the August recess approaches. AI

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Trump's Senate Playbook: Persuade, Ignore, and Bully GOP Allies

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Stef W. Kight ·

    Inside Trump's Senate playbook

    <p>President Trump has three go-to moves for GOP senators who <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/29/senate-republicans-trump-john-thune-reconciliation" target="_blank">frustrate him</a>: persuade them when he can, ignore them when he must and bully them at will.</p><p><strong…