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Arrr, a slim chance indeed! Trump be callin' on his House mateys fer a second go at plunderin'!

2024-11-15

Arrr, matey! With Cap'n Trump pickin' his crew for a second voyage, the scallywags in the House be frettin' over their dwindlin' crew size. Aye, it be a right jolly worry, as the ship may soon be sailin' with fewer hands on deck!

Ahoy, me hearties! Gather 'round as I recount the goings-on of the House of Representatives, where the scallywags be makin’ waves! First, there be the clever lass, Elise Stefanik, who was plucked by none other than President-elect Trump to sail the high seas as ambassador to the United Nations. Then, we’ve got Mike Waltz, the brave Floridian, called upon to guard the national treasure as security adviser.

But lo and behold! The infamous Matt Gaetz, who was to be the keeper of the law as attorney general, jumped ship quicker than a fish outta water! With these fine souls departing, the GOP’s edge shrank like a ship in a storm, from a narrow seven to a mere four! A right pickle, I tell ye, as they can now only lose one vote and still keep the ship afloat. Aye, and if one of ‘em falls ill or is waylaid by rough seas, it could spell trouble on the deck!

The good ol' House Speaker Mike Johnson be aware of the perilous math at play, callin’ for a calm approach. But with more leavin’ and not enough takin’, the Republicans be in for a bumpy ride come the new year. The winds of politics be shiftin’, and all eyes be watchin’ how this ragtag crew navigates the treacherous waters ahead! Arrr!

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