Trump's influence spreads through state capitols in both substance...

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

69% : Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a special legislative session to begin Jan. 27, the week after Trump is sworn in, to ensure the state can "help the Trump administration enforce our nation´s immigration laws."
62% : Some Democratic governors are adjusting their approach to Trump in the hopes of having a working relationship with his administration and in recognition of his party's success in November.
60% : FILE - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, from left, Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential nominee, Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, attend a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show, in in Butler, Pa., Oct. 5, 2024.
57% : Just as Trump plans an array of actions on Day 1, some governors were quick to sign various proclamations and declarations.
55% : In Missouri, new House Speaker Jon Patterson announced a Republican lawmaker to chair the Committee on Government Efficiency.
54% : (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)In West Virginia, new Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey issued numerous orders on his first day, including one ending diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at state agencies and institutions.
54% : Trump turned heads when he named Musk and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new "Department of Government Efficiency," a task force that is not actually a government agency but is meant to shrink the federal government.
52% : Some governors and state legislative leaders have imitated the effort, minus the famous co-chairs.
51% : (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)FILE - Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., from left, walks with Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk, who is carrying his son X Æ A-Xii, as they walk to a meeting to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's planned Department of Government Efficiency, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 5, 2024.
49% : Trump also wants to abolish diversity and inclusion offices.
48% : The first thing cut was the panel´s name, which was previously called the Committee on Government Efficiency and Downsizing.
45% : Some state officials are trying to tackle concerns that propelled Trump to office such as the economy, affordable living and immigration.
42% : But Trump was upset that flags wouldn´t be high when he is inaugurated Monday.
41% : Within minutes of taking office, Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe issued several anti-crime orders, including Trump-themed moves requiring training for state troopers to aid federal immigration authorities and requiring law enforcement agencies to document the immigration status of people they arrest.
35% : Though Trump hasn't announced plans to restrict abortion drugs, some Democrats are concerned about the possibility.
27% : Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat facing a split legislature and a potential 2028 presidential candidate, said she wants to work with Trump but also has concerns about his proposed tariffs, asserting: "We certainly shouldn´t use them to punish our closest trading partners.

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