It’s clear that the Democrats were sidelined in the renegotiation of this crucial spending bill, and rightly so. The new bill, now a concise 116 pages compared to yesterday’s bloated 1547 pages, wisely excludes any congressional pay raises. This is a significant win for Republicans and the American people, as President Trump triumphantly highlighted.
Trump took to Truth Social to declare, “SUCCESS in Washington! Speaker Mike Johnson and the House have come to a very good Deal for the American People. The newly agreed to American Relief Act of 2024 will keep the Government open, fund our Great Farmers and others, and provide relief for those severely impacted by the devastating hurricanes.”
He emphasized the importance of this legislation by stating, “A VERY important piece, VITAL to the America First Agenda, was added as well – The date of the very unnecessary Debt Ceiling will be pushed out two years, to January 30, 2027. Now we can Make America Great Again, very quickly, which is what the People gave us a mandate to accomplish.”
In his call to action, Trump urged all lawmakers to prioritize America’s interests: “All Republicans, and even the Democrats, should do what is best for our Country, and vote “YES” for this bill, TONIGHT!”
The Democrats’ absence from these negotiations only underscores their lack of commitment to real solutions. Meanwhile, Republicans continue to lead with strength and clarity.
JUST IN: The new spending bill is just 116 pages, down from 1547 pages yesterday, and does *not* include congressional pay raises.
Trump took a victory lap, calling the new CR a "very good Deal for the American People."
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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 19, 2024