Following President-elect Donald Trump's recent election victory, questions are arising about the potential for dissent within the U.S. Congress during his second term. With Republicans claiming a 'mandate' to govern, Trump is already challenging the Senate with his controversial Cabinet nominations, including Matt Gaetz and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The Republican Party's control of the White House and both chambers of Congress presents a complex political landscape. While some fear a potential erosion of Congress's role as a co-equal branch of government, others believe lawmakers will not simply become a rubber stamp for Trump's agenda.
