Trump on unity

President-elect Donald Trump is urging Congress to support a stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown, emphasizing provisions for disaster aid and debt ceiling extensions. Despite his call for bipartisan cooperation, Trump has also expressed intentions to pursue defamation lawsuits against political adversaries and suggested criminal charges against former members of the January 6 Select Committee. In a recent interview, he announced that his inaugural address will center on 'unity', a theme that may be challenging given his polarizing history and ongoing grievances against the political establishment. Trump remains unrepentant about his previous positions and has not indicated a willingness to change his hardline stances. His allies claim he genuinely aims to bridge political divides, especially after securing support from previously hesitant voter blocs in the recent election. However, skepticism remains regarding his ability to effectively deliver on this unifying message.