In the Senate, Trump’s influence was more muted. His volatile relationship with Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska prevented him from swaying her. Instead, he relied on allies in Congress, as well as his legislative team, to get the bill over the finish line by offering Murkowski aid for her state.

President Trump was heavily involved in helping craft a mammoth tax and spending bill, talking constantly with GOP leaders, sources said.

President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" again passed the GOP-controlled House of Representatives after a marathon few days.