Washington Week with The Atlantic

Why ‘YOLO’ Republicans are defying Trump in Congress

Season 2026 Episode 23 | 8m 45s

Trump's successful campaign to end the congressional careers of Republicans he deems insufficiently loyal may be backfiring. These lawmakers now comprise the so-called “YOLO caucus,” eager to defy Trump and vote against his legislative agenda. The panel discusses what the next six months may look like.

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