Donald Trump, after being found guilty in a hush-money case, asserted the trial was "rigged." He also expressed a desire for a single legislative package encompassing border security, energy, and tax cuts, according to reports. This contrasts with the current two-bill strategy favored by GOP leadership.
Trump's preference for a single reconciliation bill, revealed by House Speaker Mike Johnson, suggests early attempts to unify his party. This comes after Johnson's recent re-election as speaker, a victory that followed a tight margin of votes.
Meanwhile, Trump met informally with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Mar-a-Lago on Saturday evening. Trump praised Meloni's impact on Europe and expressed plans to dine with her.
Separately, President Biden is slated to deliver two final speeches before leaving office. The first, scheduled after his return from Italy on January 12, will focus on foreign policy. A second, farewell address, is expected to reflect on his career.
These developments underscore the ongoing political dynamics as Trump prepares for his second inauguration and Biden concludes his presidency.
