The Election Is Finally Over, But Now Trump Faces a New Problem That Threatens America First Agenda

The last U.S. House race has finally been decided, with the seat going to a Democrat. This outcome leaves House Republicans starting the new year with an extremely slim majority of just 220 to 215.

On Tuesday — exactly 30 days after Election Day — Democrat Adam Gray narrowly defeated Republican incumbent Rep. John Duarte in California’s 13th district by a margin of fewer than 200 votes.

This razor-thin GOP majority in the House suggests President-elect Donald Trump will likely encounter significant challenges in advancing his America First policies, such as implementing large-scale deportations of illegal immigrants.

Similarly, the Republican majority in the Senate remains tight at 53 to 47, meaning that any dissent within the GOP could derail Trump’s legislative priorities.

This scenario mirrors Trump’s first term, during which several anti-Trump Republicans blocked key initiatives, including the construction of a border wall.

House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar highlighted the challenges Republicans face due to their slim majority, stating:

“Republicans now have no room for error because of their historically narrow margin,” according to Axios.

Adding to the tension, the House GOP caucus will temporarily lose three members. This follows the resignation of Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida and Trump’s appointments of Rep. Michael Waltz of Florida as National Security Advisor and Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York as U.N. Ambassador. Axios reports that these three seats won’t be filled until the spring.

Ultimately, the size of the GOP majority may not matter if the party fails to unify around an America First agenda. Prioritizing national interests over the Deep State’s continuous warmongering—draining taxpayer dollars and risking American lives—remains crucial.

For Trump supporters since 2015, his initial election brought a sense of hope and anticipation. Aspirations for a stronger, more prosperous America were quickly undermined by relentless media criticism, internal sabotage from within his administration, and resistance from rogue intelligence agencies.

Trump’s first term was marred by media-fueled race riots, a politically charged impeachment tied to the Russian collusion hoax, and persistent Congressional obstruction.

Despite these obstacles, Trump achieved notable successes. Yet, his efforts to fully deliver on the promise to “Make America Great Again” were often hindered by a lack of unified support from his party, staff, and a media committed to reporting objectively rather than promoting division.

As Trump’s second term approaches, the hope remains that he will foresee and outmaneuver the subversive forces poised to undermine his America First agenda once again.