On February 2, 2026, the former president took to social media to call on House Republicans to move quickly on a spending package he negotiated with Democrats, insisting it be passed “IMMEDIATELY” and without any changes.
The agreement would fund most federal agencies through September 30 and keep the Department of Homeland Security operational until February 13, ensuring that immigration raids could continue while both parties work on longer‑term enforcement reforms.
Speaker Mike Johnson now faces a difficult path. A brief weekend shutdown is at risk of turning into a longer outage, which would delay the Labor Department’s jobs report, hamper the start of tax season, and leave government contractors waiting on pay and services.
Democrats are alarmed by the administration’s aggressive immigration tactics and are demanding limits on how officers conduct raids, especially after recent incidents involving armed agents. A progressive caucus has made it clear it will not support any DHS funding until new restrictions are in place.
Conservatives, meanwhile, fear that backing the deal could betray their core campaign promises. To bridge the divide, Johnson has turned to a coalition of moderates from both parties, emphasizing defense spending and a reversal of research cuts.
He has framed the package as a stepping stone toward meaningful reform, citing ideas such as body cameras for officers and ending roving raids. However, he has rejected demands for judicial warrants before arrests and for officers to be unmasked.
Johnson’s original plan to expedite the bill with a 70‑vote supermajority collapsed when most Democrats opposed the inclusion of raid funding. He is now moving the measure to the House floor under a rule that limits amendments and debate, hoping a Republican majority can secure passage.
On the Senate side, Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has warned that attaching a voter‑ID provision would derail the bill. Johnson is rallying House conservatives by highlighting Trump’s leadership in the effort.
Trump’s message is clear: the country cannot afford another prolonged shutdown, and he is willing to work in good faith with all sides to resolve the impasse.
