House Republicans to Meet Privately with Donald Trump in Capitol Hill Return
Former President Donald Trump is set to meet with House and Senate Republicans on Thursday in Washington, marking his return to Capitol Hill for the first time since the Jan. 6, 2021, attack by his supporters. The meeting comes as Trump is expected to become the GOP’s formal nominee for president at the Republican National Convention.
Most Republicans have endorsed Trump in the expected rematch against President Joe Biden, despite the fallout from the 2021 attack. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and other leaders who were critical of Trump following the attack have now thrown their support behind him.
The meeting with House Republicans was announced by House GOP Conference Chairwoman Rep. Elise Stefanik, who informed lawmakers early Tuesday of the upcoming session with Trump. The Trump campaign has not confirmed the meeting, but a senior campaign official indicated that the Senate meeting will focus on policy issues, including tax cuts.
Trump’s return to the GOP campaign offices near the Capitol comes as he faces legal challenges, including a federal indictment related to the hush money trial. Despite these legal troubles, many Republicans in Congress have rallied to Trump’s defense, criticizing the justice system for the cases against him.
The former president was recently found guilty in the hush money trial, becoming the first former American president convicted of felony crimes. The verdict stemmed from a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election with a hush money payment to a porn actor.
As Trump gears up for a potential presidential run in 2024, his meeting with House Republicans is seen as a pivotal moment in his political comeback. Stay tuned for updates on the outcome of the private meeting between Trump and GOP lawmakers.