Trump socialism: Ayanna Pressley says GOP “just trying to keep a seat" so letting Trump run wild

Who?Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) — Member, AOC’s “Squad”Ask a Pol asks:Isn’t it curious how congressional Republicans are falling in line behind President Donald Trump even as he’s taking 10% of Intel, taking 15% of profits from American chip makers and rolling out TrumpRX, which many on the right hypocritically fear is dangerously close to “socialized” medicine? Key Pressley:“No, it’s not curious why they are,” Rep. Ayanna Pressley exclusively tells Ask a Pol Politics. “They are because he’s unleashed a politic of retribution and grievance, and they’re more concerned with keeping their jobs. They’re not focused on future generations or being on the right side of history; they’re just trying to keep a seat.” Find Ask a Pol on YouTube, TikTok or Instagram!Caught our ear:“They don’t want to be in the sideline and retire,” Pressley tells Ask a Pol. “History repeats itself.”Below find a rough transcript of Ask a Pol Politics‘ exclusive interview with Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), slightly edited for clarity.TRANSCRIPT: Rep. Ayanna Pressley (3-26-2026)SCENE: Ask a Pol founder Matt Laslo catches up with Squad member Rep. Ayanna Pressley as she’s about to enter the US Capitol to cast her vote on the floor of the US House of Representatives.Matt Laslo: No, it’s not curious why they are?Rep. Ayanna Pressley: They are because he’s at least a policy of retribution and grievance and they’re more concerned with keeping their jobs. They’re not sold to some future generations or being on the right side of history, they’re just trying to keep a seat. They don’t want to be in the sideline of desire, you know?ML: So it’s just pathetic.Pressley: History repeats itself.About Ask a Pol: We give listeners a front row seat to Congress. Transparency matters, so come inside the Capitol with us! Politicians disappoint. Ask a Pol keeps em honest. Find us on social media:SubstackXSpotifyAppleDon’t miss our other Ask a Pol sites! Ask a Pol politics.Ask a Pol crypto. Ask a Pol drugs. Ask a Pol ai. Ask a Pol uaps. Find Ask a Pol founder @MattLaslo on social media.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.askapolpolitics.com/subscribe