“Mike Johnson claimed that because he was at dinner with Donald Trump and the dictator of Saudi Arabia when Chuck Schumer led the Senate vote at 5:20 p.m., that he didn’t know what was happening,” O’Donnell said Tuesday. “The entire Congress knew that, as soon as Chuck Schumer said it,” explained O’Donnell. AdvertisementO’Donnell on Tuesday cherished the vote as a victory, however, arguing: “Donald Trump’s dictatorship over Republicans in Congress is coming apart. The Epstein files have finally broken Donald Trump’s dictatorial grip on the House and on the Senate.”“What happens next to the dictator’s grip is unknown,” he added. Support $20/month (about $0.67/day) Platinum HuffPoster 🏆 Everything in the Gold TierAd-free access on the HuffPost website AND HuffPost appsEarly access to new featuresMembership to Platinum Club focus group Make a One Time Contribution Support HuffPost Already a member?

Source: Huffington Post November 19, 2025 21:18 UTC