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White House Warns Senate Republicans to Support Trump's Nominees or Face Consequences, Including Elon Musk's Threats

Jan 26, 2025, 04:07 PM

The White House has issued a warning to hesitant Senate Republicans, urging them to support all of President Donald Trump's nominees or risk facing repercussions from a coalition of outside groups and political actors. A senior White House official indicated that these groups would 'exact consequences' on senators who do not align with the president's cabinet picks. An anonymous GOP senator, who has supported Trump's nominees thus far, remarked on the situation, emphasizing the importance of the decisions being made, stating, 'We’ll only give so much. Because this is the future of the country. It’s not entertainment television.' There are concerns within the GOP that nominees could start facing opposition, as some senators express discomfort with picks that align more with figures like Tucker Carlson than traditional Republican values. Additionally, Trump allies, including activists from the far right and notable figures such as Elon Musk, have threatened to support primary challengers against Republican senators who do not back the president's legislative priorities and cabinet selections.