Trump can unite GOP on spending bill showdown, says Sen. Kennedy.

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., is urging President-elect Donald Trump to intervene and "manage" the GOP caucus amidst the impending interim spending bill and partial government shutdown in Washington.

On Thursday, Kennedy stated to Planet Chronicle that Trump is the only individual who can control the GOP, and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., requires his assistance to accomplish goals in Washington D.C.

""Donald J. Trump is the only person currently controlling the Republican caucus in the United States House of Representatives, as stated on 'Fox & Friends,'" he said."

"Speaker Johnson cannot control the caucus, as it's clear he hasn't been able to do so. Despite this, it's not his fault, as nobody can get all the Republicans together in the House. In order to pass the C.R., he must do so without Democratic support."

"I believe President Trump has the ability to come to Washington, and I hope he will consider it."

The national debt of the United States, which represents the amount owed to creditors by taxpayers, was $36,189,345,826,140.62 as of Thursday. This figure is expected to increase at a rapid pace, with a predicted $2 trillion deficit in 2025.

Kennedy urged the president-elect to meet with Speaker Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Thune, R-S.D., to create a more conservative-friendly "skinny C.R." that would be more palatable to those who opposed its excessive spending.

""It's not President Biden yet," Kennedy remarked about Trump, who won't officially take office until January 20."

To pass the president's proposed action on the debt limit, we must first determine what it is and include it in the bill. However, Speaker Johnson faces a challenge in selling it to the House, as the Republican side is divided and some members are difficult to control.

The conservative opposition forced lawmakers to reconsider their plan and start anew.

Elon Musk, President-elect Trump's pick to co-chair his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), opposed the measure and called for lawmakers who supported the bill to lose their seats.

The joint statement by Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance opposing the initial iteration of the deal was released by Trump's transition team.

Kennedy said he also saw the bill as problematic.

"It's a multiple vehicle pile-up,"  he said.

"As soon as I laid eyes on the bill, I knew there would be issues. It was the size of a Costco."