Blue-state House Republicans threatening to tank the budget reconciliation package over the state and local tax deduction provision say they’re immune to pressure from President Donald Trump and his cabinet.
A meeting with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent went nowhere Thursday morning, and several members of the SALT Caucus came out of the confab saying they wouldn’t be swayed by the administration.
“I think everybody wants the deal. I want the deal too, but I work for the constituents of New York’s 1st District who desperately need to fix the SALT mistake that was made in 2017,” Rep. Nick LaLota said after meeting with Bessent when NOTUS asked if he’s feeling pressure from the president.