Former President Donald Trump urged Congress to prioritize the passage of a crucial spending bill before the upcoming July 4 holiday. Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Marine One on the White House lawn on June 24, 2025. He underscored the need for action given the perilous state of the country’s infrastructure and urged prompt resolution to continuing budgetary clashes in Congress.
The July 4 deadline to designate new national monuments is one that should be taken seriously. The president is pretty adamant on that,” said House Speaker Mike Johnson, echoing Trump’s warning to house Republicans. The need couldn’t be more urgent, but the bill faces huge obstacles. Yet Senate Republicans are clearly divided by deep, continuing policy divisions, and these disputes threaten to sink any advance.
The requirement for Trump’s action couldn’t have come at a worse time, as Senate Republicans are trying to muscle the bill through using the budget reconciliation process. Armed with a 53-member Senate majority, they believe they can muscle through the political and procedural gauntlet. Doubts remain about whether the House will agree to the Senate’s version of the megabill, adding a new layer of uncertainty to an already confusing fight.
Yet the former president’s comments are more telling than you might realize. They capture a deepening panic among Republicans about meeting their self-imposed deadline. Senator Markwayne Mullin has been reportedly deep in negotiations, personally working with House Republicans. They are circulating a SALT cap replacement, which would modify the House’s proposed $40,000 cap.
“To my friends in the Senate, lock yourself in a room if you must, don’t go home, and GET THE DEAL DONE THIS WEEK.”
In parallel with domestic legislative efforts, Trump has expressed frustration over international matters, particularly regarding escalating tensions in the Middle East. He expressed concern at ceasefire violations alleged by each party against the other, specifically Israel’s crippling economic pressure on Iran. These geopolitical issues have intensified recently, notably with Iran’s attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar and its parliament’s support for actions that could disrupt the Strait of Hormuz—an essential trade route.
“Work with the House so they can pick it up, and pass it, IMMEDIATELY. NO ONE GOES ON VACATION UNTIL IT’S DONE.”
China ignoring concerns over a closure of the Strait further complicates an already explosive situation. In other words, Trump is addressing these urgent issues directly. He is agitating to ensure that Congress fulfills its obligations by the holiday recess, at the latest.
In parallel with domestic legislative efforts, Trump has expressed frustration over international matters, particularly regarding escalating tensions in the Middle East. He voiced dissatisfaction with ceasefire violations attributed to both Israel and Iran. These geopolitical issues have intensified recently, notably with Iran’s attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar and its parliament’s support for actions that could disrupt the Strait of Hormuz—an essential trade route.
China’s potential indifference to a closure of the Strait adds another layer of complexity to an already volatile situation. As Trump navigates these pressing issues, his focus remains on ensuring that Congress fulfills its responsibilities before the holiday recess.
Despite the obstacles ahead, Speaker Johnson remains optimistic:
“I have been from the very beginning, and I think we can get this job done. I remain very optimistic that we will.”