President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of a 'balanced budget' during a dinner with Republican senators, following discussions with House Republicans on a spending resolution ahead of the looming deadline for passing a government funding plan by March 14 to avert a shutdown.
Senate Republicans unveiled their blueprint for the budget, while House Republicans are finalizing their own agreement over the weekend. Trump, speaking to Senate Republicans at Mar-a-Lago, praised the productive meeting with House members and proposed balancing the budget by making cuts without affecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Expressing confidence in his Cabinet picks, Trump acknowledged differences with Senate members but stressed the need for confirming his nominees. He hinted at the importance of cooperation to achieve common goals.
The dinner, held during the National Republican Senatorial Committee’s winter meeting, was at Trump's invitation, reflecting ongoing efforts to align priorities and strategies within the Republican party.
