Thune surprised by Trump backing House bill: 'Did not see that one coming'

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Source: The Hill

02/19/25 1:22 PM ET


Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters on Wednesday that he was surprised by President Trump’s support for the GOP-controlled House’s one-bill spending plan as Congress navigates crucial budget negotiations. “Did not see that one coming,” Thune said of Trump’s post on Truth Social hours earlier.

In his post, the president praised both the House and Senate for “doing a SPECTACULAR job of working together as one unified, and unbeatable, TEAM,” but urged Senate Republicans to look to the House, rather than trying a piecemeal approach to enacting his sweeping agenda.

“House Resolution implements my FULL America First Agenda, EVERYTHING, not just parts of it!” he wrote. “We need both Chambers to pass the House Budget to ‘kickstart’ the Reconciliation process, and move all of our priorities to the concept of, ‘ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL.'”

On Wednesday, Vice President Vance is meeting with Senate Republicans to continue discussions, while Trump is in Florida. Thune said Vance, who represented Ohio in the Senate for two years, would have an opportunity to “further clarify, elaborate on the White House’s views on the subject.”

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5153342-senate-gop-leader-reacts-trump-budget/

[Lovie777]

1. Comes on...............

that's total bullshit.

[Diraven]

2. He'll just have DOGE

Cancel the parts he doesn't like afterwards.

[Traildogbob]

4. Thune and Bread Bags Ernst

Never missed a chance to plant themselves behind McConnell in photo ops when Turtle had power. But now the turtle is making a slight attempt to curb trumps complete control, they are nowhere to be found. These three could make a difference if a sliver of courage was between the three.
Seriously Thune, you had no idea Moses Mike would not hand trump everything he demanded on a solid gold platter? Get the fuck outta here.

[madaboutharry]

5. Ernst is a sell out.

Count on her for nothing.

[Traildogbob]

7. I count on

Not one single GQP anywhere. ALL spineless, cowards and thieves. And a few Dems like Fetterman.

[Miguelito Loveless]

8. I have pretty much lost faith in senate Dems

after Rubio was confirmed 99-0

[Traildogbob]

9. I here ya!!!!!

And now he is way up Putin’s ass. Tulsi had to slide over a little.
Putin has to have one massive colon hole.

[DJ Synikus Makisimus]

6. Exactly how bad is this bill? (n/t)