GOP strategist Ron Bonjean discusses Trump's gamble for a big, early legislative win By Steve Inskeep Published January 9, 2025 at 3:27 AM CST

And with President-elect Donald Trump due to take office next Monday, and Republicans in control of the House and Senate, the GOP will soon ... Johnson told NPR's Steve Inskeep.

He is a GOP strategist who has worked in both the House and Senate. Ron, welcome back. RON BONJEAN: Hi. Good morning. Thank you. INSKEEP: OK, so we're talking about at least one reconciliation ...

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