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2. I am wondering if it was an intentional orchestration between Johnson and Trump

Reply to Raven123 (Reply #1)

Wed Nov 19, 2025, 11:03 AM

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to allow the outrageous giveaway in the bill that would have allowed the 6 or 8 Congress people to receive a million dollar deal each for their phones being tapped (which of course, they weren't). That would be why Johnson expected it to come back. But, the Senate voted unanimously which means the bill is veto-proofed.

So, next question, does it become a pocket veto if Trump doesn't sign in ten days?

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I just wonder Raven123 Yesterday #1

I am wondering if it was an intentional orchestration between Johnson and Trump Baitball Blogger Yesterday #2

This made me smile LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #3

The idea was to "get it over with" for short attention span America, but that's the goof. It's too juicy to go away. usonian Yesterday #4

"Well, LET HIM OUT!!!" 😂 PCIntern Yesterday #8

I think most of us suspect there's a backdoor on all this weird maneuvering peggysue2 Yesterday #5

"...All They're Legally Entitled To" 2na fisherman Yesterday #7

The bill/law directly addresses most of that. Wiz Imp 21 hrs ago #11

I remain skeptical 2na fisherman 19 hrs ago #12

Why . . . AverageOldGuy Yesterday #6

I'll bet that Trump reaches for his sharpie and announces "Excuse me while I whip this out." usonian 23 hrs ago #9

Sad trombone for Floppy! JoseBalow 23 hrs ago #10