Class conflict has erupted in Trump’s America – within his own Republican Party. The party controls both houses of Congress, as well as the presidency. But their struggle to agree upon tax legislation shows that Republicans in Washington are challenged by the clashing interests of their traditional wealthy constituents and their new working-class base.

The president spoke with House Republicans on Tuesday in what appeared to be part pep rally, part pressure campaign.

Donald Trump called himself a ‘cheerleader’ for the party as he headed behind closed doors to rally Republicans.