This afternoon, President Trump traveled two miles down Pennsylvania Avenue to meet with the opposition: Senate Republicans. Before the Rick Scott–hosted luncheon, Trump had planned to sign a bipartisan housing bill—the party’s one big attempt to address the affordability crisis before the midterms. The podium was in place, the chairs had been arranged in Statuary Hall, the network cameramen were setting up their shots. Then, with no prior notice to Republicans, save for Speaker Mike Johnson, Trump abruptly canceled the event, saying he wouldn’t sign anything until the SAVE America Act is passed. Sure, Trump can choose not to sign a bill and it will still become law after 10 legislative days, but it’s not a great look for a party that is desperate to have something, anything they can tout on the campaign trail. Republicans were beside themselves.