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BumRushDaShow

(143,298 posts)
Fri Sep 20, 2024, 05:12 PM Sep 20

Johnson says Trump "understands the situation" as House weighs next steps on funding bill

Source: CBS News

September 20, 2024 / 2:21 PM EDT


Washington — House Speaker Mike Johnson signaled that former President Donald Trump could soften on his calls to shut down the federal government if a measure requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote is not attached to a short-term spending bill.

Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, met with Trump on Thursday as the House leader looks for a path forward to funding the government before the end of the month. Earlier this week, the House rejected Johnson's plan to extend funding through March 28. It included the voting measure, which was a nonstarter for Democrats.

Johnson told reporters Friday he would not divulge details about the meeting with Trump, "but he understands the situation that we're in." He added that he and Trump are "doggedly determined to ensure that election security remains a top priority."

"We're going to press that at every opportunity we use, every vehicle coming out of this chamber and every platform that we have to make that message loud and clear. That's President Trump's priority and that's mine as well, and stay tuned for the rest of it," Johnson said. The speaker also said he wants the House to take the lead on a short-term spending bill and would release details of the plan "as soon as we get all the final decisions made."

Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mike-johnson-donald-trump-government-shutdown-spending-bill/

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Docreed2003

(17,838 posts)
1. It's absolutely astounding to me that Trump isn't catching hell for trying to play President behind the scenes
Fri Sep 20, 2024, 05:14 PM
Sep 20

He has done this very thing repeatedly since the immigration bill. Where is the media outrage?!

FemDemERA

(411 posts)
6. It's insane. If President Clinton or Obama were
Fri Sep 20, 2024, 07:47 PM
Sep 20

Running a not-so-shadow government with that much pressure on Congress, it would be all the news, all day long, on every channel, every day.

Lovie777

(15,117 posts)
2. Stop lying Mike.......
Fri Sep 20, 2024, 05:17 PM
Sep 20

When will you guy stop lying and making up shit, probably never because that’s how fucked up all of you guys are.

travelingthrulife

(859 posts)
11. Lying for Jesus!
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:54 AM
Sep 21

These evilgelicals literally think they can commit any crime as long as they believe/pretend they are doing it for Jesus.

PSPS

(14,169 posts)
7. Yes, he wants to exact revenge on the country, the more painful the better, because people don't like him
Fri Sep 20, 2024, 09:30 PM
Sep 20

He's been like that ever since Queens.

Bayard

(24,145 posts)
8. Why should trump be involved in this process?
Fri Sep 20, 2024, 09:50 PM
Sep 20

Its none of his business, and certainly doesn't require his input.

Martin68

(24,633 posts)
9. WTF does "Trump understands the situation" mean? I doubt Trump "understands" anything.
Fri Sep 20, 2024, 10:05 PM
Sep 20

Sounds like Johnson is grasping at straws.

PatrickforB

(15,120 posts)
10. Fuck him and Trump both. I just got done watching From Russia with Lev, produced by Rachel Maddow,
Fri Sep 20, 2024, 10:38 PM
Sep 20

and Trump is absolutely a mobbed up dirtbag.

He has no business demanding ANYTHING from the House. He's a fucking presidential candidate, 34 time convicted felon, adjudicated rapist and traitor.

By doing this JOHNSON IS A TRAITOR AS WELL.

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