During former President Donald Trump’s visit to the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, Republicans surprised him with a birthday cake.
In his first visit to Capitol Hill since the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, Trump met with Republicans to discuss campaign strategies ahead of the November election. Trump praised House Speaker Mike Johnson and pledged to help Republicans “win big” in the upcoming election, adding that he plans to make a bid to win every state.
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The meeting came on the eve of the former president’s 78th birthday and Senator Tommy Tuberville told Newsweek that Republicans presented him with a cake. It was reportedly chocolate.
Representative Mike Lee said the cake had “45” and “47” candles on it, a reference to his first term as president and the potential for him to be the 47th president, as well. Before blowing out the candles, Trump said he would make a wish that related to “everyone in this room,” according to Senator Cynthia Lummis.
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Representative Matt Gaetz characterized the House meeting as a “pep rally” for Trump, emphasizing unity within the party. Trump urged Republicans to come together and avoid internal conflicts, offering to support members in tough races through tele-townhalls and other means. However, he also acknowledged that he was supporting some of their opponents.
Trump addressed several contentious issues, including border security, China and abortion. On abortion, he acknowledged that the issue had cost Republicans in past elections and emphasized the need for “common sense” policies that include exceptions for rape, incest and the life of the mother.
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Trump also criticized Milwaukee, the host city for the upcoming Republican National Convention, calling it “horrible” and plagued by crime.
On Friday, Trump will spend his birthday in Michigan, a battleground state. He’ll speak at The People’s Convention, which is being hosted by Turning Point USA. In honor of his birthday, the MAGA Conservative Coalition planned a MAGA Boat Parade on Saturday on Lake St. Clair.
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Trump addressed several contentious issues, including border security, China and abortion. On abortion, he acknowledged that the issue had cost Republicans in past elections and emphasized the need for “common sense” policies that include exceptions for rape, incest and the life of the mother.
Trump also criticized Milwaukee, the host city for the upcoming Republican National Convention, calling it “horrible” and plagued by crime.
On Friday, Trump will spend his birthday in Michigan, a battleground state. He’ll speak at The People’s Convention, which is being hosted by Turning Point USA. In honor of his birthday, the MAGA Conservative Coalition planned a MAGA Boat Parade on Saturday on Lake St. Clair.
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Despite the celebratory mood among his supporters, Trump’s birthday and campaign activities come amid ongoing political controversies. Former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, who opposed Trump in the aftermath of the January 6 attacks, expressed frustration over the continued support for Trump among GOP lawmakers.
“It just shows the lack of backbone they have when they’re truly putting party and person over country,” he said.
Trump’s birthday comes as he prepares to be sentenced in his hush money case in New York City. His lawyers are required to submit a sentencing recommendation to Judge Juan Merchan on Thursday.
