Upon taking office for his second stint in the White House, one of President Donald Trump's first orders of business was to summon GOP congressional leaders for a closed-door meeting.

According to the Daily Mail, Trump's meeting with the small group of Republican leaders, which included Vice President J.D. Vance, was described by the outlet as both a "pep rally" and a "strategy session," presumably dealing with how Congress will help execute Trump's bold MAGA agenda for America. 

The meeting took place after Trump, earlier in the day, signed dozens of executive orders and executed hundreds of executive actions, mostly to undue President Joe Biden's policies and orders issued during his time in the White House.

Another topic of interest during the meeting was Trump's insistence that Congress expedite the confirmation of his nominees.

What was said?

Exact details of the meeting between Trump and the GOP leaders were not made available, but some of those in attendance gave the press a few tidbits of what took place.

"I would say it was more of a rah-rah speech after all of the executive orders," House GOP Policy Committee Chair Kevin Hern (OK) told reporters after the meeting.

"Just finished up a meeting at the White House with @POTUS along with a small group of leaders from the House and the Senate. President Trump handed out his new challenge coin. He’s ready to bring America into a new golden age!" Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) wrote on his X account after the meeting.

Just finished up a meeting at the White House with @POTUS along with a small group of leaders from the House and the Senate. President Trump handed out his new challenge coin. He’s ready to bring America into a new golden age! pic.twitter.com/9eajp6rGvd

— Sen. James Lankford (@SenatorLankford) January 21, 2025

The Daily Mail added:

Specifically, Trump discussed his initiative to cut tax on tips, though the broad ranging conversation did not yield much in details on how to accomplish this campaign promise, a source familiar with the meeting revealed to DailyMail.com.

Notably, Trump dialed in on the importance of getting his nominees confirmed, and even mentioned the possibility of using "recess appointments" if need be, but those in attendance said he probably won't have to go that route.

What's the holdup?

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said that Trump wasn't "eager" to use recess appointments, but added that there are a handful of at-risk nominees who might run into trouble.

The Daily Mail noted:

Thune said Senate Democrats are holding up the process for three nominees: John Ratcliffe for CIA Director, Kristi Noem for DHS Secretary, and Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary - in light of new bombshell allegations this week he was 'abusive' to his ex-wife.

Thune has vowed to stay in D.C. for as long as it takes, including the weekend, to get the nominees confirmed.

Only time will tell if Democrats have any dirty tricks up their sleeves.