Trump Unloads on GOP Rebels Over Massive $95 Billion Debt Plan
The Surprise Revolt
President Donald Trump is personally asking House Republicans to vote yes this week. He wants them to back a massive budget plan worth $95 billion. But the shock? Some of his own party members are refusing to support it. They say the plan lacks the strict rules they promised to enforce.
The national debt has already ballooned to $39.5 trillion. Many conservatives feel they can't add more without paying for it first. The plan is meant to help farmers and fund the military during the war with Iran. Yet, Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., told Fox News Digital he won't vote for it right now. He stated, "The fact that there is no payfor and no language defunding Planned Parenthood is enough for me to vote no."
Trump posted on Truth Social that House Republicans must UNIFY. He called for them to fight for THE SAVE AMERICA ACT. This bill would set rules for how much money committees must spend. It aims to get as much of the SAVE America Act as possible into the budget. This includes voter ID laws and citizenship proof for registration. But Burlison says the current draft is missing his key demands.
What the Money Covers
The budget resolution acts as a framework for four major committees. It directs the House Administration Committee to use $10 billion for election security. The House Armed Services Committee gets $60 billion. The House Intelligence Committee receives $13 billion. These funds are intended for defense and the ongoing war with Iran. The House Agriculture Committee is allotted $12 billion to aid farmers.
According to The Washington Times, the money will pay for restocking munitions used in the Iran war. It'll also cover economic help for farmers. A key part of the plan requires voters to show photo ID to cast a ballot. The House is aiming to adopt this budget resolution before their monthlong summer recess. They want to finish this work before leaving town for the summer.
Rep. Andrew Clyde said he voted to move the budget forward with a specific understanding. He told The Washington Times that Republicans "will continue to work toward full offsets in the final bill by adding provisions to tackle waste, fraud, and abuse." This suggests the bill is just the start of a longer fight. Other lawmakers hope to include a ban on congressional stock trading too.