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Steve Scalise

Steve Scalise is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Louisiana's 1st congressional district since 2008. A Republican, he has served as House Majority Leader since 2023 and previously served as House Majority Whip and House Minority Whip.

Website https://scalise.house.gov/

Updated Apr 07, 2026

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Endorsement

Jan 02, 2024

Pro-MAGA
9 Weight Impact on the score.
100% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Endorsement of Donald Trump for 2024

Steve Scalise officially endorsed Donald Trump for President in the 2024 election, stating that Trump has a 'proven track record' of success.

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Associations & Advocacy

Feb 22, 2024

Pro-MAGA
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Featured Speaker at MAGA-Aligned Events

Scalise has been a regular speaker at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and other venues where he frequently praises the Trump administration's policies.

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Public Statement

Jan 06, 2021

Pro-MAGA
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100% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Objection to 2020 Electoral College Results

On January 6, 2021, Steve Scalise voted to object to the certification of the Electoral College votes from Arizona and Pennsylvania, aligning with the MAGA movement's 'Stop the Steal' narrative regarding the 2020 election.

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Associations & Advocacy

Feb 22, 2024

Pro-MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Featured Speaker at MAGA-Aligned Events

Scalise has been a regular speaker at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and other venues where he frequently praises the Trump administration's policies.

Notes: CPAC has become a primary hub for MAGA political organizing.

Agent rationale

Participation in CPAC, which is heavily dominated by MAGA rhetoric, demonstrates institutional and social alignment.

Sources

  1. C-SPAN (Feb 22, 2024)

Endorsement

Jan 02, 2024

Pro-MAGA
9 Weight Impact on the score.
100% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Endorsement of Donald Trump for 2024

Steve Scalise officially endorsed Donald Trump for President in the 2024 election, stating that Trump has a 'proven track record' of success.

Notes: The endorsement came shortly before the Iowa caucuses.

Agent rationale

Direct endorsement of the MAGA movement's leader for the presidency is a primary alignment indicator.

Sources

  1. Fox News (Jan 02, 2024)

Policy Action

May 11, 2023

Pro-MAGA
8 Weight Impact on the score.
100% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Support for Strict Border Security (H.R. 2)

Scalise was a primary proponent of the Secure the Border Act of 2023, which mirrors many MAGA-era immigration policies including the construction of a border wall.

Notes: The bill passed the House but not the Senate.

Agent rationale

Border security and the wall are signature MAGA policy pillars. Scalise's leadership in passing this legislation is a strong alignment signal.

Sources

  1. Congress.gov (May 11, 2023)

Leadership Role

Jan 03, 2023

Pro-MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

House Majority Leader in MAGA-Aligned Caucus

As House Majority Leader, Scalise has worked closely with the MAGA wing of the GOP to advance legislative priorities including border security (H.R. 2) and energy independence.

Notes: Scalise ascended to Majority Leader after Republicans took the House in the 2022 midterms.

Agent rationale

His role involves coordinating with the Freedom Caucus and other MAGA-aligned members to set the party's agenda.

Sources

  1. Official Website of Steve Scalise (Jan 03, 2023)

Policy Action

May 19, 2021

Pro-MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
100% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Opposition to the January 6 Commission

Scalise voted against the creation of the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex.

Notes: He argued the commission was politically motivated.

Agent rationale

Opposing the investigation into the Capitol riot aligns with the MAGA movement's effort to downplay the events of that day.

Sources

  1. House Clerk (May 19, 2021)

Public Statement

Jan 13, 2021

Pro-MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Defense of Trump Against Impeachments

Scalise consistently defended Donald Trump during both impeachment proceedings, labeling them as 'sham' processes and political witch hunts.

Notes: Scalise voted against both the first and second impeachments of Donald Trump.

Agent rationale

Vocal and legislative defense against impeachment is a standard indicator of loyalty to the MAGA leader.

Sources

  1. House Majority Leader Office (Apr 19, 2022)

Public Statement

Jan 06, 2021

Pro-MAGA
9 Weight Impact on the score.
100% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Objection to 2020 Electoral College Results

On January 6, 2021, Steve Scalise voted to object to the certification of the Electoral College votes from Arizona and Pennsylvania, aligning with the MAGA movement's 'Stop the Steal' narrative regarding the 2020 election.

Notes: Scalise was one of 147 Republican lawmakers who voted against certification.

Agent rationale

Voting to overturn election results is a core high-impact MAGA alignment signal. As a member of leadership, his participation carried significant weight.

Sources

  1. New York Times (Jan 07, 2021)

Legal Position

Dec 11, 2020

Pro-MAGA
8 Weight Impact on the score.
100% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Support for Texas v. Pennsylvania Lawsuit

Scalise signed an amicus brief in support of a Texas lawsuit that sought to invalidate the 2020 election results in four battleground states won by Joe Biden.

Notes: The Supreme Court ultimately rejected the lawsuit.

Agent rationale

Formal legal support for efforts to overturn the 2020 election is a definitive pro-MAGA action.

Sources

  1. Reuters (Dec 11, 2020)