Trump delivers House Republicans a stern ultimatum on funding bill

President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Monday to pressure House Republicans into swift passage of a Senate-approved funding bill, demanding the measure reach his desk for an immediate signature.

"I am working hard with Speaker Johnson to get the current funding deal, which passed in the Senate last week, through the House and to my desk, where I will sign it into Law, IMMEDIATELY! We need to get the Government open, and I hope all Republicans and Democrats will join me in supporting this Bill, and send it to my desk WITHOUT DELAY."

The stark directive came as lawmakers faced mounting pressure to avert another government shutdown as Democrats dig in on reining in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Trump made clear there would be zero tolerance for amendments or last-minute revisions to the existing deal.

"There can be NO CHANGES at this time," Trump emphasized, signaling his willingness to veto any modified version of the legislation.

Trump's message appeared aimed at hardline House conservatives who have previously blocked spending bills, calling for sweeping policy changes before approving government funding measures. His post appealed to both sides of the aisle to unite behind the Senate package.

"We need to get the Government open, and I hope all Republicans and Democrats will join me in supporting this Bill, and send it to my desk WITHOUT DELAY," he wrote.

The president warned of the economic consequences of prolonged gridlock, cautioning that "another long, pointless, and destructive Shutdown...will hurt our Country so badly — One that will not benefit Republicans or Democrats."

Trump concluded with a direct call to action: "I hope everyone will vote, YES!"

The Senate approved a package funding five agencies plus a two‑week stopgap for the Department of Homeland Security, and the fight has now shifted to the House. House GOP leaders, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have said they want to quickly approve the package and start funding the government by Tuesday.

However, Republicans have a razor‑thin majority, and some conservatives object to the bill, meaning Johnson may need some Democratic votes.