Trump Pressures House GOP on Budget Bill Amid Party Divisions
President Trump urges House Republicans to support his budget proposal, warning against opposition and emphasizing the bill's importance to his economic agenda.
Trump dismissed Republicans holding out for a “little bit more” in spending cuts, arguing that if they wait to pass a bill, “You end up getting nothing.”
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Critics complain Trump holds most of his Republican supporters in a cult-like embrace, but the president's sway appears to be wavering over the issue of national deficit and the trillions of dollars debt this budget bill would require.
'Stop grandstanding!' Trump yells at Republican holdouts threatening to sink budget bill
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GOP leaders are again relying on Trump to help get the bill across the finish line this week before the House takes a two-week recess.
Johnson again relying on Trump to bring GOP holdouts in line on budget plan
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The intra-party dispute is a litmus test not only of the strength of Johnson's speakership but also of the conference's loyalty to President Trump.
House GOP leaders prep vote on budget despite rift within the party
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The standoff between the House and the Senate over what Trump calls his “big, beautiful bill” is exposing the limits of the GOP’s long campaign to cut federal spending, especially at a time of economic unrest.
Trump fails to sway many House GOP holdouts as his ‘big’ bill of tax breaks and spending cuts stalls
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Trump meets with the House GOP as his 'big' bill of tax breaks and spending cuts teeters
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Underneath the clash over the budget blueprint are serious divisions between Republicans about their tax-cut strategy and how deeply to reduce spending on Medicaid, the insurance program that covers millions of low-income Americans and some seniors.
House GOP leaders scramble to corral votes for Senate budget plan to advance Trump's agenda
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Summary
House Speaker Mike Johnson is working to rally GOP votes for President Trump's budget proposal, facing resistance from conservative holdouts demanding deeper spending cuts. Trump encouraged skeptics during a National Republican Congressional Committee dinner, urging them to support the Senate's $4 billion cuts as crucial for his agenda, labeling refusal a “disaster.” Johnson acknowledged the slim majority's fragility, needing to retain support amid heavy criticism from hard-liners who desire cuts exceeding $1.5 trillion. The pressure from looming economic concerns and Trump's recent tariff announcement adds urgency to pass legislation that aligns with his key campaign promises.
Perspectives
Speaker Johnson is relying on former President Trump to garner support for the Senate-passed budget resolution among House Republicans to avoid a significant intra-party rift.
Some House Republicans are concerned that the Senate version's proposed cuts are insufficient for reducing the deficit, emphasizing a need for more substantial financial commitments.
Despite challenges, GOP leaders are pushing to advance the budget resolution swiftly to unlock further legislative action on Trump's domestic agenda and emphasize the importance of party unity.
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