Washington — President Trump indicated his support for the budget proposal from House Republicans on Wednesday, aligning with efforts to advance his agenda as the Senate contemplates a separate two-bill strategy emphasizing border security, defense, and energy through the budget reconciliation process.
“We require both Chambers to endorse the House Budget to ‘kickstart’ the Reconciliation process, enabling us to prioritize our goals under the concept of ‘ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL,'” Mr. Trump shared on Truth Social. “This will undoubtedly MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
The president lauded both House and Senate Republicans, commending their exceptional teamwork as a “unified, and unbeatable” force. However, he noted that the Senate’s plan only partly addresses his objectives initially, while the House’s proposal aims to tackle them comprehensively.
Senate Republicans, spearheaded by Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham, have pursued a two-bill strategy, delaying the extension of Mr. Trump’s 2017 tax cuts to expediently tackle border security and defense matters. House Republicans counter that implementing two distinct pieces of legislation presents a broader margin for error, particularly given their slim majority in the House.
Mr. Trump’s announcement came after Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated the Senate would advance its proposal this week, following the committee’s passage of resolutions in both the House and Senate last week. The Senate had previously deferred to the House for weeks to initiate the process but began moving forward earlier this month.
The president’s endorsement follows a period of indecision regarding the path ahead. While Mr. Trump initially favored a single-bill approach, he had seemed to withdraw from offering his opinion on the process in recent weeks, ultimately emphasizing his desire for the success of his agenda—regardless of the method of execution.
