Trump's new power grab: What happens when one party controls it all
In early-2025 **Donald Trump** might get something rare in US politics - total control of Congress. Past presidents show its both a gift and a trap for making big changes
The next chapter of American politics might give Donald Trump a special tool that few modern presidents got: total control over Washington. With 53 Senate and 220 House seats the GOP will have a tight but real grip on Congress starting in 2025
Looking back at history shows how rare this set-up is — and why its so important. Since the late-60s when Richard Nixon took office most presidents had to deal with the other party running Congress (which made getting things done super-hard)
Some leaders used united control well: Barack Obama pushed through health-care and financial rules about 15 years ago; while Joe Biden got his big spending plans done just last year. But others didnt do so hot: Jimmy Carter had way more seats in the late-70s but couldnt work with his own party
I might have overestimated the power of the presidency and underestimated Congress
The Bill Clinton years also show how things can go wrong even with full control. While he got some wins like tax changes and crime laws in the early-90s his big health-care plan failed badly — and Dems lost Congress for the first time in 40-ish years
For Trump‚ the clock starts ticking right away: heʼll need to:
* Keep his narrow majority together
* Stay focused on key goals
* Move fast before mid-terms
* Deal with party rebels
The next two years could re-shape Americaʼs path — if Trump doesnt waste his window of power like some past presidents did. With Republicans mostly united behind him he could make changes that stick around for decades
