Johnson says Trump "understands the situation" as House weighs next steps on funding bill [View all]
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."
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