Insider discloses MAGA movement's sentiments towards Elon Musk and the lawmaker most aligned with Trump in his second term
Street-Talk Take:
In a sit-down spillin' the beans with the Daily Mail, Wyoming's very own MAGA Republican, Sen. Cynthia Lummis, dropped the mic on Trumps' second term, dishin' some straight-up honest insights about the president and how his first 100 days are rockin' the Cowboy State.
Lummis, known as the Cheese Queen of Capitol Hill, explained that Trumps' first 100 days have been a stark difference compared to his first term, with Wyoming riding high on the Trump Train. The Sen from WMN (What's Mine Now) acknowledged that while some in Washington are hesitant about the tariffs, her state couldn't care less.
Lummis, who replaced the retiring Sen. Mike Enzi a year back when Liz Cheney chickened out, praised the President's moves towards boosting the coal mining and oil industries, which are Wyoming's bread and butter. The Sen also gave Trump kudos for his focus on securing the borders and curbing government waste through crypto-mogul Elon Musk's DOGE cuts – moves that have put smiles on the faces of Wyoming voters.
Lummis admitted that she's not as close to the president as Sen. Lindsay Graham, but players like Tommy Tuberville are drawing Trump's attention, as seen by his decision to speak at the U of AL's commencement. Lummis' fellow Wyoming senator, John Barrasso, is also stepping up his game, now serving as the second-ranking Senate Republican.
To add to the excitement, Lummis spent some quality time with Trump at his White House event in April, where he signed executive orders to prop up coal power production – a major win for Wyoming. Trump's actions in the first 100 days have given the state's coal mining community a massive morale boost, as they watched former Presidents Biden and Obama push an "anti-coal" agenda that could've wiped them out completely.
For Lummis, Doug Burgum's leadership at the Department of the Interior is another big tick on the positive side of things. She lauded the former North Dakota Governor's efforts to crank up oil and gas production on public lands.
Lummis also took a moment to shout out Sen. JD Vance, who is rockin' his first 100 days in office. They briefly shared the chamber before Vance took over as VP, and Lummis thinks Vance is one smart cookie, disarming critics who underestimated his abilities.
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- Trump's policies are focused on reshoring industries from China, securing borders, and reducing regulations and national debt[4]. Lummis also supports efforts to prevent foreign land purchases by adversarial nations and promote domestic mineral production[4][1].
- Lummis has claimed to hear "very positive feedback" from Wyomingites about Trump's administration during her interactions with constituents and industry groups[1]. While specific public opinion polls aren't cited, Wyoming's congressional delegation unanimously reports continued strong support for Trump[1].
- Lummis and Senator John Barrasso recently supported controversial Trump-era measures, including efforts to defund NPR/PBS[3] and allow federal land sales to fund budgets, despite criticism from conservation groups[5].
Original Inputs:
- The first 100 days of President Donald Trump's second term have been a significant difference from his first, according to Sen. Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming, with the state backing the Trump Train.
- Lummis acknowledged that while some in Washington are hesitant about the tariffs, her state isn't concerned, as they appreciate Trump's focus on industries like coal mining and oil, which are crucial to Wyoming.
- Lummis praised Trump's moves to secure borders and curb government waste through Elon Musk's DOGE cuts, moves that have been well-received by Wyoming voters.
- Sen. JD Vance is another MAGA Republican receiving praise from Lummis, who believes he is a smart and capable leader in his first 100 days in office.
- In the realm of policies, Trump's focus includes reshoring industries, securing borders, reducing regulations, and decreasing national debt, findings that Lummis supports.
- Lummis also lauded Doug Burgum's leadership at the Department of the Interior, noting his efforts to increase oil and gas production on public lands.
