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President Donald Trump’s suggestion that he wants to work with Democrats on immigration could have enormous consequences for the Republican Party — and BlazeTV host Steve Deace believes it may become the defining moment of the 2028 election.“If he cuts a deal for amnesty of any kind, it will irreparably split our base. It will irrevocably split it for the future,” Deace warns, noting that it has “become the number-one issue for our base.”And while young men ages 18 to 29 are among the strongest Republican voters against amnesty, Deace explains that “Millennials are young men too” who “have families” and are “the ones working a lot of the jobs right now.”“This is their number-one issue,” he says. Deace believes that’s what could happen if Trump “really means it.”But he also points out that Trump has offered Democrats a deal like this before.“He did offer the Democrats a Dreamer amnesty, remember, in 2019, which they didn’t take, and it shut the government down. People got so pissed off, the government got shut down over something that was pretty obvious to them that Democrats backed away. They still didn’t take the amnesty deal,” he says.That’s why Deace says it's “also entirely possible that this is a shrewd and clever move.”“Save your stupid never-Trump 4D chess. Some of you act like Trump is not permitted to have a triple-digit IQ. He’s been way more successful in life than 99.99% of you,” Deace says.“It’s entirely possible that this is an attempt to entrap Democrats, to show that, ‘Hey, they promised you that they were going to run on fixing your issues, but they’re the same communist radicals they’ve always been. I offered them a deal, even ticked off my own base to do it, man,’” he continues.“And Democrats still wouldn’t take the deal,” he adds.Deace also sees a third possibility: that “Trump is facing real impeachment.”“And I think the president cares greatly about not being the only president ever removed from office. So it’s entirely possible that he threw this out there as an olive branch to several limp-wristed, you know, low-T Republicans that he is worried will vote with Democrats to have him removed from office to make an example out of him,” he explains.However, while Trump’s comment may mean “one of those three things today,” Deace says that could change.“We’re just going to wait and see what it means, because ultimately, we’ll find out,” he says. “You know a tree by its fruit, right?”“We’ll find out by what the president does with this, and that will tell us what it means,” he continues. “If it means he sold out his base, it’ll take us years to recover from this.”Want more from Steve Deace?To enjoy more of Steve's take on national politics, Christian worldview, and principled conservatism with a snarky twist, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) presided over one of the worst wipeouts for Republicans in contemporary electoral history. Nevertheless, he has kept his job as the top Republican in Congress' upper chamber. Though a small group of Republican senators opposed Thune's re-election campaign, the four-term incumbent prevailed on Tuesday and will be the Senate minority leader come January.'I'm proud of what the Republican team has accomplished together.'Thune has repeatedly drawn the ire of President Donald Trump's base for failing to pass the SAVE Act, and Republican Sens. Ted Budd (N.C.), Mike Lee (Utah), Ron Johnson (Wis.), Rick Scott (Fla.), and John Kennedy (La.) signed a joint letter addressed to Senate GOP Conference Chairman Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) requesting that Thune’s quasi-coronation be delayed.Ultimately, the effort petered out, and Thune ran for Senate minority leader unopposed.“I appreciated the opportunity to have an open, honest, and transparent conversation with my colleagues today, and I am honored to have their continued trust and support to lead the Senate Republican Conference in the 120th Congress," Thune wrote in a statement posted to X Tuesday afternoon.RELATED: Jim Jordan snags top job as Republicans vote to shake up leadership after devastating midterms 'I'm trying to be nice': Trump piles pressure on Thune over SAVE America Act Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg/Getty Images "I’m proud of what this Republican team has accomplished together, and we remain united in our commitment to advancing conservative priorities, working with President Trump and our colleagues in the House, and holding the line against Democrats’ efforts to enact their far-left, liberal agenda."Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) was also elected as the new chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, replacing Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) as leader of the GOP's Senate campaign arm as the party looks to regain its foothold in traditionally red states.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

When is "your" truth not your truth?When it rubs progressives the wrong way, of course. 'This is MY list and if you disturb my peace here…vanquished.'Truth bombedActor Ryan Phillippe recently found out when he dared to share a list of 18 things he no longer wants to engage with. Nestled at No. 3 — after "Halloween" and "Fantasy football" — was "Politics.""Putting this on main to keep me accountable," the 52-year-old wrote, stressing: "It's MY list, not imposing it on anyone."His critics were more than happy to pick up the slack.Some readers immediately attacked Phillippe for seemingly being unsympathetic to their concerns. A recurring complaint was that disengaging from politics amounted to not caring about life and death.Disengaging with politics is not a choice when "there are lives that depend on it," one freelance writer replied."People are legit being kidnapped and killed by ICE and you can't be bothered with politics lol," wrote an aspiring food blogger.RELATED: Actor Ryan Phillippe says 'firm and fervent belief in God' helped him shed addiction and depression Mitchell Leff/Getty Images 'Must be nice'A self-described Latino from Houston suggested Phillippe could afford to disengage only because his own children weren't at risk of being abducted or shot for looking like illegal immigrants."I mean no one is snatching your kids up or shooting them just bc they look 'illegal' so yeah you can afford not to engage in politics," the man wrote.Other backlash ranged from simple messages like "Must be nice" to bashing Phillippe for using a Drake song on his post."Meanwhile you have a [pedophile] song playing on this post - have you tried growing tf up?" one reader said.By contrast, his criticism of professional sports and gambling attracted comparatively little attention among the negative responses cited here, despite receiving the longest explanation on his list.Phillippe said he was dropping professional sports as a pastime — with the notable exception of his beloved Philadelphia 76ers — primarily because of the industry's partnerships with "corrosive gambling sites and apps." He also cited rampant injuries, particularly in the NFL.That complaint appeared alongside "doom scrolling" and "doomsday scenarios," as well as more personal grievances such as "fake love," "being used," and "insincere obligations." And then there was "Halloween," which drew some humorous replies of its own.RELATED: GUITAR HERO: Metallica front man puts music before political 'bulls**t' Jake Giles Netter/Disney/Getty Images Peace outPhillippe's desire to cut unnecessary negativity out of his life may also reflect a spiritual journey he has discussed publicly. The actor previously said that working on the movie "Prey" helped reconnect him with God."It was right after filming it where I went on this spiritual journey where I started going really deep inside," he remembered. "I got back into reading the Bible and various other religious tomes, but I found myself drawn to this notion of spirituality.""You look for more," Phillippe added. "I wanted to have a relationship and understanding with God, and I was craving that."In response to the backlash in his comments, Phillippe wrote, "This is MY list and if you disturb my peace here…vanquished."Phillippe isn't the only celebrity to suggest that politics doesn't need to intrude on every aspect of entertainment. Artist Ed Sheeran and the band Metallica have also expressed reluctance to turn their public appearances into political diatribes or activism.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) has won his bid to become the top Republican in the House next term.Opposed by Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.), Jordan reportedly won the secret-ballot race for House Republican minority leader on Tuesday 106-73. Jordan's experience as Judiciary Committee chairman may have contributed to his win, with subpoena and impeachment threats already flying after Democrats' midterm victory. 'Jim is exactly the right man for the job to fight back against the radical, crazy agenda of Democrats.'Jordan promised party unity and campaigned on his familiarity with Democrats' tactics in the House. “I am battle-tested on the oversight front, and I know the Democrats’ playbook,” Jordan wrote in a letter to other House Republicans prior to his win. “I know what it will take to lead our Conference in the minority, to stay unified, and to coordinate and calibrate our response to the Democrats’ tactics.”Jordan was widely considered to be the more conservative option and has remained close to President Donald Trump since 2016.RELATED: With Trump's backing, Hegseth vows to fight impeachment Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty ImagesHouse Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris celebrated Jordan's victory in a statement posted to X. "Congratulations to Jim Jordan, House Freedom Caucus founder and former chairman, on being elected House Republican Leader! A fierce fighter, uniter, principled conservative, and relentless advocate for the American people," Harris wrote. "Jim is exactly the right man for the job to fight back against the radical, crazy agenda of Democrats."Neither Trump nor outgoing Speaker of the House Mike Johnson intervened in the race. Current House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) was elected minority whip by a similarly large margin to Jordan, cruising to victory over Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas), 103-76, in the secret-ballot vote.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!