GOP Lawmakers Rush to Flatter Trump

New York Times: “In the House, Republicans have largely taken on the role of cheerleaders, rather than acting as a constitutional check on the president’s power. A competition of sorts has broken out for whom the Republican base will see as the most pro-Trump member.”

“The rush of flattering legislation, some of which even the lawmakers concede is unlikely to pass, stands apart from merely carrying out Mr. Trump’s agenda. They must still find consensus to do the difficult tasks of cutting taxes, funding the government and passing a massive reconciliation bill.”