Congressional Republicans are showing signs of increased independence, particularly concerning allegations of potential war crimes by the Trump administration. The Republican chairs and ranking Democrats of both the Senate and House Armed Services Committees have vowed to investigate reports of a kill everybody directive from the Secretary of Defense, which may have led to a follow-up strike on survivors. Congressman Mike Turner stated that if these allegations are true, it would be a very serious and illegal act. The former presidents approval ratings are at a low for his term, and even his support among Republicans has dipped. This growing disenchantment was evident in last months elections, where Democrats saw significant gains. Other pockets of resistance are also emerging, with budget hawks openly critical of his spending proposals and several lawmakers rejecting his Russia-friendly plan for Ukraine. This shift suggests a new political season is beginning for the former president, with the coming months promising to be an increasingly challenging time for him as his party begins to chart its own course.

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