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Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump’s bold legislative agenda is encountering resistance in the Senate, as Republican lawmakers explore breaking the sweeping House bill into targeted pieces to deliver on top conservative priorities: border security, tax relief, and federal spending cuts.
Although House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is pushing to pass Trump’s entire plan as one unified bill, Senate Republicans are warning that without changes, it may stall—and with it, key victories like a permanent extension of the Trump tax cuts, urgently needed border wall funding, and reforms to bloated welfare programs like Medicaid and SNAP (food stamps).
✅ Why This Matters:
- Illegal immigration is surging under Biden.
- Trump’s tax cuts are set to expire.
- Federal debt is exploding, with Moody’s sounding the alarm.
These issues matter deeply to patriotic, taxpaying Americans—especially those 50 and older—who expect leadership that secures our nation, defends their retirement, and stops Washington’s reckless spending.
🚨 Senate Conservatives Call for “Smarter Strategy”
Sources close to GOP leadership say there’s growing support to divide the legislation into multiple bills. The goal: pass the most popular elements quickly—$175 billion for border protection, $150 billion for defense, and an extension of the 2017 Trump tax cuts—while negotiating more contentious parts like Medicaid reform separately.
Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI), a leading voice for fiscal responsibility, says time is running out:
“We should move on border security, tax relief, and defense right now. The rest can wait.”
Johnson, along with Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rick Scott (R-FL), has pledged to oppose the current version unless it’s restructured.
💰 Big Government Spending Sparks Fiscal Alarm
The urgency intensified after Moody’s downgraded the U.S. credit outlook, citing a soaring federal deficit projected to reach nearly 9% of GDP by 2035—driven by massive interest payments and runaway entitlement spending.
“The government must stop overspending before it crushes taxpayers and retirees,” warned a GOP budget insider.
🔑 The Path Forward: Split the Bill, Secure the Wins
Senator John Thune (R-SD), the Senate’s GOP leader, has long supported a two- or three-bill strategy. Many now see that approach as the only viable way forward—especially with critical Memorial Day and Independence Day deadlines looming.
Speaker Johnson still insists the comprehensive bill is on track, but privately, some Senate Republicans say the smart move is to pass the wins now and negotiate the rest later.
🧾 What’s on the Table:
- ✅ Extension of 2017 Trump tax cuts
- ✅ $175B for Southern Border security
- ✅ $150B for Pentagon and defense modernization
- ❌ SNAP and Medicaid reforms (still under negotiation)
- ❌ SALT tax deduction adjustments (contentious)
🇺🇸 What Conservatives Are Saying
“This bill is overloaded. We should bank the $880 billion in savings and move forward,” said Johnson.
“We’re hearing from Border Patrol: ‘We needed this yesterday,’” added another Senate Republican.
Meanwhile, fiscal conservatives remain firm—Washington must reduce waste, protect America’s sovereignty, and honor its promises to hardworking seniors who built this nation.
🧠 Bottom Line for Patriots Over 50:
If Trump’s agenda is going to succeed, border security, lower taxes, and spending discipline must come first. Breaking up the bill isn’t a compromise—it’s smart strategy.