Thune-Trump tensions escalate as clock ticks on megabill 3.0
Summary
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says there are not enough votes to pass a three-part budget bill, but President Trump disagrees and is questioning Thune’s leadership. The White House wants to pass the bill quickly before Congress leaves and is also considering a separate package to raise the debt limit.Key Facts
- Senator John Thune told White House officials and reporters that the budget bill lacks enough votes for passage.
- President Trump does not agree and is publicly questioning whether Thune should remain in his leadership role.
- The budget bill aims to pay troops, support farms, and secure elections.
- The White House wants to add more committees to work on the bill and is considering a fourth bill to raise the U.S. debt ceiling.
- Many Senate Republicans want to increase military spending beyond the $67 billion approved by the House.
- Some Republicans are concerned election-law changes in the bill won’t be ready in time for the November elections.
- The disagreement happens just 14 weeks before the midterm elections, which is unusual because the party is showing division instead of unity.
- Despite the tension, Thune plans to join President Trump at his midterm political convention in September.
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