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A pivotal factor in this breakdown was Trump's demand to suspend the national debt limit for two years—a controversial issue that prompted significant backlash even within Republican ranks. Some politicians expressed their disapproval of lifting the debt ceiling without corresponding spending cuts, emphasizing fiscal responsibility. This revolt on the right suggested a growing dissent against the idea of compromising principles for political maneuvering, as representatives like Jim insisted they would rather face a government shutdown than abandon their fiscal principles.