President Donald Trump has shaken up Republican efforts in Congress by rejecting a bipartisan funding plan aimed at averting a government shutdown, deepening divisions between the White House and GOP lawmakers.
Trump publicly disavowed a proposal that had been crafted with backing from both parties and supported by top Senate Republicans, arguing that it failed to include key conservative priorities. His opposition has complicated negotiations in the lead-up to the deadline to fund federal agencies, leaving the Republican majority without unified support for the plan.
Conservative members of Congress, who had pushed for the measure and urged party unity, warned that Trump’s stance could trigger internal revolt. Some GOP lawmakers have expressed frustration, saying the president’s rejection of the compromise has undermined their ability to move forward with a funding solution that could keep the government open.
The dispute highlights a broader struggle within the Republican Party over how to balance demands from hard-line conservatives with the need to pass bipartisan legislation to avoid a shutdown. Trump’s intervention has intensified the standoff, making it less clear whether lawmakers will be able to rally enough votes for any agreement before funding expires.
As the deadline approaches, divisions within the GOP — amplified by the president’s announcement — are likely to shape the final outcome and increase uncertainty about whether Congress can deliver a timely funding bill.