President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Senate Republicans to “stick together and UNIFY” as they move to use a special legislative procedure to secure full funding for the Department of Homeland Security amid a months-long funding standoff.
In a Truth Social post released Wednesday afternoon, Trump commended Senate Republican leadership for advancing a reconciliation bill aimed at bolstering resources for immigration enforcement.
“Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senator Lindsey Graham have taken a critical first step to passing another Reconciliation Bill to fund our Great Border Patrol and ICE Agents,” Trump wrote.
The push follows unresolved DHS funding on Capitol Hill, with Republicans warning that key border agencies are caught in the middle of partisan gridlock.
GOP lawmakers have claimed Democrats blocked or watered down efforts to fully fund the department, prompting Republicans to turn to reconciliation as a means to secure funding without Democratic support.
Because reconciliation bills can pass the Senate with a simple majority, Republicans see it as their best path to obtain border enforcement resources despite unified Democratic opposition.
Trump described the effort as vital for national security and essential backing for agents on the front lines.
He also warned that Democrats would attempt to use the amendment process to divide Republicans.
“The Radical Left Democrats, and their so-called ‘Leader,’ Cryin’ Chuck Schumer, one of the most incompetent Senators in American History, will try to offer ‘Amendments’ during this process to divide Republicans,” Trump stated.
The president stressed that unity is critical for Republicans to overcome such tactics and achieve results.
“Republicans must stick together and UNIFY to get this done, and to keep America safe — something which the Democrats don’t care about,” he added.
The upcoming Senate debate is expected to test whether Republicans can remain united as they push to resolve the funding impasse and deliver additional resources to border security.
