Trump’s supporters will continue to pressure lawmakers until the hearings begin in January.

Donald Trump, the president-elect elect of the United States, is finally enjoying his honeymoon period. After his victory in 2016, Democrats expressed their willingness to collaborate with him. Public polling also showed that his plans were widely approved.

Trump did not experience the usual polling boost and public optimism associated with new presidents. However, the transition period after 2024 has been markedly different.

A recent Rasmussen Reports poll found that 55% of respondents believed Trump’s victory in the election had given him the mandate to implement his program, while 32% disagreed, and 13% remained unsure. In a separate Napolitan Institute poll, 53% of respondents approved and 43% disapproved of the way Trump handled the transition.

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While he is at war with moderate Republicans and some Senate Democrats over his Cabinet nominees the public’s support of his agenda appears to give him momentum in pushing through controversial personnel choices who will implement his agenda. Some Democrats have also expressed an openness towards specific nominees, and an interest in participating in his initiatives.

In support of his claims that he has a mandate to change, the incoming commander in chief has repeatedly cited the landslide victory he achieved both by winning the Electoral College as well as the popular vote. In order to achieve this, he has chosen unconventional nominees for key positions and rattled upper chamber legislators in the process.

Trump’s supporters will continue to pressure lawmakers until the hearings begin in January.

Democrats support DOGE

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) became the first Democrat last week to join the newly-formed DOGE House caucus. This group of lawmakers is dedicated to trimming down the size of government and working alongside Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency.

He said, “I have been clear that we can reorganize government to make it better for Americans.” The Caucus must examine the bureaucracy of the DHS and make recommendations for the Secret Service and FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) to be independent federal agencies reporting directly to the White House.

Public polling data showing wide support for the DOGE agenda could be motivating lawmakers such as Moskowitz. According to the Napolitan poll, 52% of Americans are satisfied with the way Trump has managed the transition.

Majority of Americans support some specific proposals made by DOGE coleaders Elon Musk, and Vivek RAMASWAMY, like bringing federal workers back to their offices. In the Napolitan poll, 57% of Americans supported the requirement that federal employees stop working remotely. Only 28% were against the idea. 53 percent of Americans backed the firing of those who refused in-person work. A further 60% of respondents supported the relocation of some federal agencies from Washington, D.C.

Even though they are supportive of DOGE, the public is only cautiously optimistic. Only 45% of people think that the new department will be able to “easily” eliminate trillions of dollars in waste. 49 percent believe that eliminating fraud and waste will help balance the budget.

Cabinet confirmations

Some of Trump’s cabinet choices seem to have received support from Democrats in the upper chamber, including Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla. ), whom he chose as Secretary of State. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and other members of Congress from both sides had good things to say about the Florida Republican. Fetterman stated that “it is not surprising that the other team will pick someone with different political views than mine.” “That said, I think my colleague [Rubio] will be a good choice. I’m looking forward to voting his confirmation.”

Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) has also expressed an interest in Rubio’s possible confirmation. “I am looking forward to speaking to him.” She said, “You know, Marco Rubio. You have strange bedfellows and strange alliances.”

Fetterman has also indicated his openness for Dr. Mehmet OZ to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Oz and Fetterman will compete for one of Keystone State’s Senate seats in the year 2022. Fetterman said he has “no bitterness” towards Oz and is “open to dialog” on issues that are relevant to CMS.

Democrats aren’t backing some of his controversial nominees. Matt Gaetz (R), a former Florida Representative, was forced to withdraw his candidacy for Attorney General due to the refusal of moderate Republicans and intransigent Democrats to support him.

Hegseth’s prospects are uncertain now that the Democrats oppose him en masse and some Republicans who were concerned about Gaetz haven’t committed to his nomination.

Immigration

The public’s support for Trump’s immigration plan is mixed. However, his main proposals are supported by a majority. Napolitan’s poll shows that 62 percent of voters are in favor of using the military and law enforcement to deport 20 million illegal immigrants. Only 31% of voters disapprove.

Support for specific categories of illegal immigrants differed significantly. 86% supported the deportation criminals. 77% supported the removal of those who do not show up for immigration status hearings. 60% supported those who had just arrived, while 59% supported the removal of the unemployed. Only 33% of respondents supported the deportation of immigrants who are married to citizens. 36% supported the removal those who arrived more than 10 year ago or with their parents as children.