Trump Recounts Story of Lawmaker Who 'Broke My Ass' After Prayer

Prayer and Service

• 🙏 Senator James Lankford led a prayer, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve the nation and asking for wisdom and insight for President Trump and his administration.
• 🛡️ The prayer also included petitions for the protection of military, intelligence, law enforcement, and first responders who are in harm's way.

Legislative Challenges and Successes

• 📞 President Trump recounted instances where he had to call lawmakers in the early morning to secure votes for bills, highlighting the difficulty of maintaining a majority of one in the House.
• 🏛️ He described a situation where the House was one heart attack away from losing its majority, emphasizing the critical nature of these legislative battles.
• 💰 Trump praised a "great big beautiful bill" that he claims provided the greatest tax cuts in history, including provisions like no tax on tips, social security, or overtime, and deductions for car interest.
• ✍️ He acknowledged the contributions of individuals like Scott Bessent and Howard Ledneck in the creation and passage of this legislation.