Republicans withholding support for Trump's budget reconciliation bill over spending concerns
Republicans are withholding support for President Trump's budget reconciliation bill despite the $1.6 trillion in mandatory spending cuts it achieves and surpasses. The holdouts, including members of the House Freedom Caucus, are pushing for further spending reforms and earlier implementation of certain cuts.
Key Points
- Republican holdouts are slowing the bill's advancement to seek more spending reforms
- House Freedom Caucus members praised the $1.5 trillion spending reduction target
Pros
- Budget reconciliation bill includes $1.6 trillion in mandatory spending cuts
- House Freedom Caucus members praised $1.5 trillion spending reduction in the budget resolution
Cons
- Holdouts pushing for further spending reforms and earlier implementation of cuts