President Donald J. Trump's second presidency has a unique feeling of authority with a clear mandate from the American people. There is strong support for his policies and bipartisan collaboration is possible for legislative initiatives.
Key Points
President Trump has a broad and creative program for reducing the size of government, cutting taxes, and solving national problems
55% of American voters believe the election conferred a clear mandate for President Trump's policies
Bipartisan legislative initiatives may attract Democratic votes
Historical examples of bipartisan victories for conservative issues
Pros
Strong support for President Trump's policies
Potential for bipartisan collaboration
Opportunity for positive bipartisanship to reform establishment