Trump's selection of two House Republicans for potential administration positions raises concerns about the narrow majority in Congress.
Steve Scalise, the Majority Leader, expressed hope that Trump would refrain from withdrawing any more House members "for a little while."
If the GOP's majority in the House ends up critically thin, President-elect Donald Trump's selection of two House Republicans to serve in his administration could pose issues.
Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., has been chosen by Trump to serve as the United States' ambassador to the United Nations, while a source informed Planet Chronicle Digital that Mike Waltz, R-Fla., has been appointed as the National Security Adviser (NSA).
These districts are considered safe for Republicans and unlikely to be won by Democrats in special elections.
The special elections could delay Trump's plans for a 100-day agenda in January 2025.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., stated during a press conference on Tuesday that the agenda they have been working on with President Trump for months now was not started the day after the election, indicating the relentless focus of Donald Trump.
"He has already extracted some highly skilled individuals from the House, but I hope he doesn't do it again for a while until special elections occur. This demonstrates the talent and ability we possess."
Mike Johnson, R-La., the House Speaker, stated that he did not believe Trump would appoint any more House members to his administration. He added that he and Trump had discussed this topic during their conversations.
Johnson stated that President Trump comprehends and values the mathematical aspect of the situation, and it's simply a matter of numbers. He added that they anticipate having a greater majority this time around, although it's too early to make any predictions. However, they are hopeful about the outcome.
"Although every vote will count, unexpected events such as illness, accidents, or flight delays can affect the outcome on the floor. Therefore, the administration is aware of this and is prepared to handle any unforeseen circumstances. While I do not anticipate a significant number of members leaving, I will leave that decision up to him."
House Republicans are on track to win a single-digit majority in the chamber.
During the 118th Congress, GOP leaders faced pressure to keep members in line while working to enact Trump's agenda.
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