Six GOP Rebels BETRAY Trump – Vote With Dems!

Six Republicans just stabbed Trump in the back on Canada tariffs—will this spark a GOP civil war that topples his trade empire?

Story Snapshot

House passes 219-211 resolution repealing Trump’s emergency tariffs on Canada, with six GOP defectors joining Democrats.
Trump immediately threatens primaries for betrayers, exposing party fractures ahead of midterms.
Vote challenges executive overreach, but Senate approval and veto loom large.
Business backlash over high prices fuels rare bipartisan push in GOP-controlled chamber.
Canada’s premier hails it as free trade victory amid U.S.-China tensions.

Timeline of the House Rebellion

Trump declared a national emergency in early 2025 to slap tariffs on Canada, citing drug flows and bypassing USMCA rules. Tensions spiked when he threatened 100% tariffs over Canada’s China trade deal. On February 10, 2026, a GOP procedural vote failed as Republicans defected, advancing Democrat Rep. Gregory Meeks’ H.J. Res. 72 despite Speaker Mike Johnson’s rules tweak. The next day, February 11, the House voted 219-211 to terminate the emergency. Trump fired back on social media, vowing consequences for disloyal Republicans.

Key Defectors and Their Motivations

Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), retiring after the vote, led the charge. He lambasted Congress for weakness: “Why doesn’t Congress stand on its own two feet?” Bacon argued tariffs crush the economy, prioritizing Nebraska districts hammered by high prices. Five other unnamed Republicans followed, bucking party lines. One Democrat, Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME), voted no. Meeks framed it as a cost-of-living battle: vote to lower prices or stay loyal to Trump. Ontario Premier Doug Ford celebrated, thanking U.S. lawmakers for backing free trade.

Trump’s Fury and White House Pushback

Trump posted immediately: “Any Republican… that votes against TARIFFS will seriously suffer the consequences.” White House NEC Director Kevin Hassett echoed disappointment, promising Trump would block repeal. Speaker Johnson opposed the measure, pushing delays for a Supreme Court ruling on tariff legality and defending them as negotiation tools. Pro-tariff Republicans like Reps. Self (R-TX) and Issa (R-CA) prioritized Trump loyalty, warning against tying executive hands amid security threats.

These threats reveal Trump’s iron grip on the GOP, yet defectors bet district pressures outweigh primary risks. Common sense aligns with Bacon: tariffs spike consumer costs without curbing drugs effectively, hurting American workers more than helping.

Six Republicans Join Democrats As House Votes to Undo Canada Tariffs

Mike Johnson and Steve Scalise suck at their jobshttps://t.co/v1kWufNmao

— Gordon 💥🇺🇸💥🇮🇱 (@StopTheCoup2020) February 12, 2026

Path Forward and Political Stakes

The resolution now heads to the Senate, where prior anti-tariff votes signal support, but overriding a Trump veto demands two-thirds majorities in both chambers—unlikely. A pending Supreme Court lawsuit could decide tariff fate independently. Short-term, this symbolic win tests GOP unity pre-midterms, spotlighting economic woes like inflation. Long-term, it challenges emergency power abuses, echoing past trade war vetoes on steel and aluminum.

Economic Realities Driving the Vote

Businesses and voters rebelled against tariff-driven price hikes in manufacturing and agriculture. Exporters and importers suffered most, with constituents flooding defectors’ offices. Tariffs aimed at trade leverage and drug interdiction, but critics like Bacon call them bad policy. Proponents insist they force deals and protect security. Facts favor repeal: USMCA already governs free trade with ally Canada, strained now by China feuds. Conservative values demand fiscal prudence—punishing families with higher costs defies America First practicality.