President Donald Trump strongly opposed the Senate’s pro-immigration border deal.
Trump joined a chorus of Republicans opposing the deal negotiated by Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.).
“We already have the right to close our borders right now, so any idiot or radical leftist Democrat would vote for this horrible border bill that would only give us closure authority if we have 5,000 encounters a day,” Trump said. Only,” he said. post I read it on Truth Social. “This bill is a great gift for Democrats, but a death wish for Republicans.”
He added, “We’re going to take the terrible job the Democrats have done on immigration and the border, pardon them, and put everything squarely on the shoulders of the Republicans. Don’t be stupid!!! Separate border and immigration bill. It should not be tied to foreign aid in any way, shape or form. Democrats broke the border with immigration. They should fix it. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!”
in a moment post, President Trump said, “The ridiculous ‘border’ bill is a very clever trap for Republicans to hold the radical left Democrats accountable for what they have done to the border, just in time for the most important election ever.” Nothing but. Don’t be fooled! ! ! ”
President Trump was referring to a bill that would allow 5,000 encounters a day at the southern border, an emergency power that would only be activated if there were 8,500 encounters in a day, or an average of 5,000 encounters over a seven-day period. is being considered. But that number includes numerous exemptions for immigrants. The president can unilaterally override the Secretary of Homeland Security’s declaration of a state of emergency.
During months of negotiations, Lankford strongly pushed back against claims that the bill included a 5,000-person threshold.
“It’s absolutely ridiculous to agree to 5,000 people a day,” he said.
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) even claimed that Russian disinformation was behind rumors of the provision.
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said he worked closely with Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to reach an agreement and announced Wednesday that The first procedural vote is scheduled to take place.
“I have never worked so closely with Leader McConnell on any legislation,” Schumer told reporters on Sunday.
Bradley Jay is Breitbart News’ Capitol Hill correspondent. Follow him on X/Twitter. @BradleyAJay.
