Trump and Republican senators plan agenda for first 30 days
President-elect Donald Trump has dialed in to what was described as a “love fest” with Senate Republicans
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump dialed in to what was described as a “love fest” Tuesday with Senate Republicans as they begin laying the groundwork for control of government in the new year, and a potential first-30-days agenda.
Trump's brief call was more celebratory than a prescriptive policy agenda, according to those attending the private GOP retreat, encouraging the senators to confirm his Cabinet nominees as they launch an agenda of tax cuts, deportations and other priorities.
"It was a love fest," said Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo. “There was a real sense of unity in the room.”
The virtual visit comes as Congress is finishing up the final weeks of what, by most measures, has been among the more chaotic sessions in modern times. With the full sweep of party control, Republicans are eager to do better next year with Trump’s return to the White House.
