Pass major bill swiftly despite slim House majority and skeptics.
This duo just pulled off what Washington insiders said was impossible. President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson defied all odds by passing the "One Big Beautiful Bill" before Memorial Day weekend. Critics said it couldn't be done. The political establishment mocked the aggressive timeline. Major legislation typically takes years - Obama's healthcare bill took 14 months, and even Trump's 2017 tax cuts came in December.
But Johnson had been planning for this moment long before the election. He set up working groups six months early, while Trump personally met with holdouts from both wings of the party. Blue state moderates wanted SALT deductions, while the Freedom Caucus demanded deficit reductions. Johnson's methodical approach perfectly complemented Trump's tough negotiating style.
The Speaker's Christian faith and genuine concern for colleagues earned him goodwill that predecessors never had. With one of the slimmest House majorities in history, Johnson has suffered only three defections in 28 non-party-line votes - proving this unlikely duo might be America's most formidable political team.