Trump labels Senate border bill a ‘Democrat trap’ with career-ending potential
Former President Donald Trump Slams Bipartisan Border Security Deal and Foreign Aid Bill
Former President Donald Trump didn’t hold back in his criticism of the Senate’s bipartisan border security deal and foreign aid bill. In fact, he warned that supporting this bill could spell the end of Republicans’ political careers.
“This is a Democrat trap. It’s a trap for Republicans that would be so stupid, so foolish, to sign a bill like this. This bill can’t be signed.”
The 370-page bill, which was released on Sunday, includes a whopping $118.3 billion in total funding. It allocates $60 billion for Ukraine, $20 billion for U.S. border security, and grants President Joe Biden’s request for $14 million to aid Israel in its conflict with Gaza.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise wasted no time denouncing the bill. Johnson took to social media to declare that the bill would be “dead on arrival” if it reached the House without any changes. Scalise echoed this sentiment, stating that the bill, as it stands, would not even be put up for a vote in the House.
Trump agreed with the House Republicans’ assessment, calling the bill “one of the worst” and “one of the dumbest” he’s ever seen. He expressed confidence that the bill would not pass in the House, claiming to have almost unanimous support.
“It’s so bad on the border. I’ve never seen anything like it. I think it’s dead, totally dead, at the House. I think I have almost unanimous or unanimous support, but I can’t imagine anybody wanting to approve this bill.”
Trump also questioned the negotiation process behind the bill, expressing disbelief that someone could have actually negotiated such a deal. While he acknowledged Senator James Lankford as a “very nice guy,” he made it clear that the border deal is not a good thing for him.
Trump took the opportunity to tout his administration’s achievements in border security, claiming to have built “561 miles of wall” along the southern border. However, this number has been widely contested, with PolitiFact reporting that only about 50 miles of new primary border barrier were built under Trump, while the rest consisted of replacements and fixes to existing walls.
“You don’t need a bill. I had the safest border in the history of our country. We had no bill. I just said, ‘Close the border’; it’s closed.”
Clearly, Trump is not mincing words when it comes to his opposition to this bill. It remains to be seen how the Senate Republicans will respond and whether this bill will ultimately pass.
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Ve Scalise issued a joint statement praising the bill, saying it “sends a strong message of support for Israel and sends a clear message to our adversaries that America will not tolerate acts of aggression.”
However, Trump vehemently disagreed with the bill’s provisions, particularly the allocation of funds to Ukraine. He argued that the money could be better used to address pressing issues within the United States, such as healthcare and infrastructure.
Furthermore, Trump criticized the inclusion of foreign aid in the bill, stating that it is not the responsibility of the American taxpayers to fund other countries’ conflicts and projects. He emphasized the need to prioritize domestic concerns and argued that the U.S. should focus on taking care of its own citizens first.
In a statement released by his Save America PAC, Trump urged Republicans to oppose the bill and suggested that signing it would be detrimental to their political futures. He claimed that supporting this bill would be seen as a betrayal of conservative values and would anger their base.
These statements from Trump reflect a growing divide within the Republican Party over issues related to foreign aid and international relations. While some lawmakers believe in the importance of supporting allies and maintaining a strong presence on the world stage, others, like Trump, prioritize domestic matters over global commitments.
It is worth noting that this bipartisan bill is seen as a crucial step towards addressing border security concerns and providing aid to Ukraine and Israel. However, the divisions within the party highlight the ongoing struggle to find common ground on key issues.
As the bill makes its way through the Senate, it remains to be seen whether the concerns raised by Trump and other conservative voices will have a significant impact on its passage. The outcome will not only shape U.S. foreign policy but also have political ramifications for both Republicans and Democrats.
In the coming days, as debates continue and compromises are sought, the nation will be closely watching to see how former President Trump’s criticisms and warnings will influence the ultimate fate of this significant legislation.
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