President Donald Trump on Sunday said that Congress should not pass a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) until Democrats help support a bill that requires people registering to vote to provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
In an evening post on Truth Social, the president said that Republicans in Congress should not make “any deal” with Democrats over funding DHS until the SAVE America Act is passed with Democratic support. DHS has remained unfunded since Feb. 13, leading to some Transportation Security Administration (TSA) shortfalls at major U.S. airports.
The passage of the SAVE America Act, Trump stated on social media, is “far more important than anything else” on the Senate’s agenda, including funding for DHS. Earlier this month, Trump said he wouldn’t sign any other measure passed until Congress approves the voting bill….
Trump Says No DHS Funding Until SAVE America Bill Is Passed
