The Trump Strategy - Playing Both Sides
The Republican Party is on the verge of massive MAGA transition.
We are living in strange times. For the last few days there has been massive waves occurring in the halls of Congress. With the 118th Congress coming into session, the vote for a new Speaker of the House has ruffled some feathers.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy, who has already moved into the Speakers Office in Congress, has yet to acquire the 218 votes needed to gain this title. Rep. Jeffries (D) is sitting at a consistent 212 votes, while 20 members of the Freedom Caucus continue to play this game of blocking McCarthy from taking this position, and rightfully so.
Rep. McCarthy has shown his true colors over time by attacking and directing blame towards President Donald Trump over the January 6th debacle. As well as by showing his modest support for Democrats and their radical bills. During the mid-term elections we saw McCarthy use his Super-Pac to outspend Trump Endorsed candidates during the Primaries, which would signal towards a Republican civil war. McCarthy has proven himself to be the true definition of a RINO (Republican In Name Only).
It is for these reasons that him becoming Speaker shows to be so problematic. It is for these reasons that so many are now wondering, why is it that Donald Trump is endorsing him as Speaker of the House? McCarthy, just a few weeks ago, met with Trump at Mar-A-Lago. And this visit came shortly after we saw Donald Trump issue his support for him as Speaker of the House. The question is, what deal was made between them?
To be honest, I think there is more going on here than meets the eye. Donald Trump is a master at strategy and deal making. We can all assume that there is no rationale to trust McCarthy, unless a few variables are in play. These variables include the utilization of the currency of Washington, DC. And by currency, I mean the influences of dirt and information.
We are all finding it incredibly difficult to believe that Donald Trump would endorse a RINO and a Democrat sympathizer. How could Donald Trump, at this extraordinarily critical moment, make such an audacious move? One that would appear to be MAGA acquiescing to the GOP?
Some things do not add up with what we are seeing here. One of the first things that I noticed was that former VP Mike Pence has also come out to endorse McCarthy, calling for a conclusion to this madness. We are also seeing people like Dan Crenshaw come forward to show their true character, by condemning the 20 Freedom Caucus members and labeling them “terrorists.” And McCarthy has even been so bold as to threaten them with removal from Committee Appointments if they persist.
What is it that these 20 Freedom Caucus members are trying to accomplish? What is the pattern? What do they all have in common?
One of the first things that stood out to me, is the understanding that these are the members of Congress that truly care about this country and its future direction. And they have all been tremendously outspoken about Government corruption. The other important part of this is that they are all candidates who were endorsed by Donald Trump.
So, could there be something else going on here behind closed doors? Could this be a stand for control of Congress? The rumors have fervently circulated, that Donald Trump could become Speaker of the House. As unlikely as this scenario is, it did seem plausible. But what if that were not far off from the truth? It could very well be that what is really happening, is that Donald Trump is showing everyone the power that he holds over Congress, right here, right now.
Take this example of what we are seeing happening in the background behind closed doors.
Deals are being made to secure more MAGA victories in 2024. Trump himself was outspoken about how the RNC did not support or fund the MAGA Candidates, and that was one of the primary reasons they lost in the midterms.
So, my question becomes… Is Donald Trump playing both sides like a fiddle?
Was Trump’s intent to gain temporary support of Kevin McCarthy? McCarthy knew that he would need MAGA support in order to secure the votes for Speaker of the House. He went to visit Trump after the midterm elections, and I am sure that some type of deal was made during this time. One that would incentivize McCarthy to open investigations, help promote MAGA and give his endorsement to Trump in 2024. But I am sure that Trump knows, as well as we all know, that McCarthy is a liar and piece of shit. So, Trump would need some insurance on this. Now enter Madison Cawthorn.
Former Congressman Cawthorn was blackballed by the GOP, specifically by Kevin McCarthy, after he spoke out about an “orgy” party that took place at the home of a “respected” member of Congress. Immediately after this, Kevin McCarthy came out to publicly deny Madison’s claims, saying that he was just talking a load of smack. Rumors then transpired following his denial, claiming that the orgy in DC happened at Kevin McCarthy’s home and that cocaine was involved.
Who was one of the guests for Trump’s New Year’s Eve bash? Madison Cawthorn was. Does Trump know how to play the game in DC? Yes, he does, and he has dirt on everyone. You know how the saying goes, keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Did Madison give Trump dirt on Kevin? Very possible…
My thoughts?
Trump is playing the RINOs/GOP. He gave his commitment to McCarthy to back him as Speaker of the House, which he has done so far. He has also organized with members of the Freedom Caucus to vote against McCarthy to create a division within the Republican party. This does a few things…
Firstly, we have begun to see Democrats like Maxine Waters attempting to convince Republicans to vote for McCarthy. Why in the world would she do this? We have also heard rumors of deals being made with the Democrats to vote for McCarthy to get him over that 218 threshold.
The veil is being lifted. Trump is exposing the swamp for what it really is. He is showing us that there is only separation when the People are watching, but behind closed doors it is the left and right wing of the same bird. But what else is Trump showing us?
Whether or not Trump becomes Speaker of the House, he is showing, unequivocally, that he is the one in charge. He does not need to be Speaker in order to have the power. There are hundreds of Trump/MAGA loyalist in Congress. And right now, Trump is beating them at their own game. He is showing the world that behind closed doors, Congress is MAGA and America First.