Max Thornberry

Feb 2, 2025 | washingtonexaminer.com | Max Thornberry

Democrats have had years to prepare for a second Donald Trump presidency, but without a captain at the wheel, they look like they are listing into oblivion. The early days of Trump’s second term could hardly be more different than when he first came to Washington in 2017. Back then, Trump was still learning how to pull the levers of power while relying on insiders to help direct him. But in his triumphant return, he’s more sure of himself and what he can do.

Jan 17, 2025 | gazette.com | Max Thornberry

President Donald Trump has a long list of things he wants to accomplish in his second, nonconsecutive term and a short time to do so. He has a hard stop date of Jan. 20, 2029, and could find himself without a compliant Republican Congress by early January 2027 if the historic results of past midterm elections hold and the incumbent president’s party struggles to build on wins from the previous cycle. A successful Trump administration 2.0 will look different depending on who’s asked.

Dec 15, 2024 | washingtonexaminer.com | Max Thornberry

President-elect Donald Trump has a problem. It’s not one unique to him. It’s something every second-term president faces, regardless of when the term takes place. Although presidents are elected to four-year terms, in reality, they operate in two-year increments. The Republican or Democrat rides to victory in November, often but not always, carrying his party with him to majorities in Congress. The new government has the power to make good on the promises everyone made on the campaign trail.

Dec 10, 2024 | denvergazette.com | Max Thornberry

District in disarray A unified Republican government interested in flexing greater control over Washington, D.C., is almost certain to make life rough for the deep-blue district. Democrats have total control over the district. Presidential candidates with a "D" next to their name have never received less than 74% of the vote there since 1980. President-elect Donald Trump has talked about exerting more power over the district.

Dec 10, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Max Thornberry

Washington, D.C., has always had a strained relationship with the rest of the country and the federal government most of all. It sits as a quasi-state, with some representation in the House and in the Electoral College but without a say in bedrock values such as the ability to vote on tax rates — something the Founding Fathers were particularly concerned about.