Gift Bags From Trump’s Private Session Leave GOP Senators Awkwardly Explaining Contents

President Donald Trump hosted a gathering for Republican senators at the recently renovated White House Rose Garden on Tuesday, highlighting the GOP's unwavering stance against negotiations with Democrats as the government shutdown extends into its fourth week, with no resolution in sight.In a familiar move, he gifted lawmakers Trump-branded merchandise as take-home prizes. Reporter Ryan Nobles shared images of the giveaways, including one for Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt, who proudly displayed a “Gulf of America” hat from his swag bag.User reactions on Threads varied, with comments reflecting skepticism about the appropriateness of the gifts. Many expressed disapproval, questioning the optics of celebrating Republican reluctance to negotiate amid a federal shutdown, which has left many workers struggling, and criticizing Trump's approach as disconnected from average Americans.This isn’t Trump's first instance of distributing signed items; he previously engaged in similar actions, reinforcing his political strategy during contentious negotiations over budgetary measures.