As the country looks ahead to a second Donald Trump presidency, some experts say Texas is set to have a significant impact on national politics.
The Lone Star State could see its politicians and policies rise to the forefront in Washington over the next four yearsAs the country looks ahead to a second Donald Trump presidency, some experts say Texas is set to have a significant impact on national politics during the next administration.
A conservative think tank, TPPF told NBC 5 that Texas could have an outsized influence on the next Trump term.Reason number one: with Republicans now controlling the US Senate and fighting to secure the House of Representatives, multiple Texans in Congress could see their power grow, including the state’s two senators.
Some experts also said with state leaders like Texas Governor Greg Abbott consistently supporting Trump in recent years, they expected some of the state’s main policy issues to become national priorities next term.“I think what is happening at the border, Texas will lead the way,” said Sindelar. “When you see what Governor Abbott has done, and what President Trump was willing to do in his last administration, those policies I think will come back in place.
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