“It would be a disaster,” Gingrich said.

The leader’s speech stood as an assessment not only, but also of the strength of the Democratic resistance. Americans are registering a weariness with the president, with

. The Democratic leadership in Congress isover how best to confront the speed, scope and scale of the Trump administration’s unprecedented, and at times unlawful, actions.has mocked the attempt by Democratic leaders to find their political footing as Trump blazes through the start of his second term at the White House, which the GOP leader celebrated with four words: “Promises made, promises kept.”

Johnson cited the Trump’s achievements in, reversing the government’s diversity programs and others, arguing the president has as accomplished more during this period than many do “in their entire careers.”

Jeffries has at times been seen

, known for his ability to stay cool under enormous pressure. But standing later on the steps of the U.S. Capitol withFloodwaters inundate homes and vehicles in Shannon Hills, Ark., Saturday, April 5, 2025, as a second day of storms brought widespread flooding to the region. (Colin Murphey/Arkansas Democrat-Gazette via AP)

Floodwaters inundate homes and vehicles in Shannon Hills, Ark., Saturday, April 5, 2025, as a second day of storms brought widespread flooding to the region. (Colin Murphey/Arkansas Democrat-Gazette via AP)Carole Smith walks through her flooded home on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Frankfort, Ky. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)

Carole Smith walks through her flooded home on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Frankfort, Ky. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)Overnight into Sunday morning there were new tornado warnings issued in Alabama and Mississippi, along with flash flood warnings in several counties in Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee.