Technically Trump could get the GOP Congress to pass taxing and spending provisions in ACA, Medicare and so forth since taxing and spending provisions only require simple majority in the US Senate to pass.

Statues not related to taxing and spending are much harder to pass in the US Senate since they require super-majority (60 votes) to pass in the US Senate, unless either the Democrats in the Senate decide to give the GOP helping hands or the GOP decides to nuke the current filibuster rules of the Senate.

If Matt Gaetz actually becomes the US AG (which is possible but still doubtful), weed and magic mushrooms could finally become legal at federal level. Since rescheduling drugs does not require legislation by US Congress and can be done administratively by the DOJ and the White House likely via presidential Executive Order. Matt Gaetz has long advocated for rescheduling these drugs. Apparently he is a prolific enjoyer of these recreational substances. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/us/politics/matt-gaetz-ethics-committee-report.html

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