Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/JphaskPVWbS.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump Ramps Up Pressure on Senate to Advance Tax and Spending Bill — Axiosshorts [e7HxNgdbaz8] Health Updated on August 05, 2026 EDT — Published on August 05, 2026 EDT Former President Donald Trump is intensifying efforts to push his major tax and spending bill through the Senate, Axios reports, aiming for movement as early as this weekend. To rally support, Trump has been personally lobbying Republican senators through direct calls, private lunches, and even rounds of golf. A Full-Court Press The former president is making an aggressive push, urging GOP senators to support what he calls his “big, beautiful” plan. A preliminary procedural vote was initially scheduled for 4 PM ET, but has been delayed as senators request more time to review the revised legislation. Personal Outreach and Golf Diplomacy Trump’s outreach has included golf outings with Senators Eric Schmitt, Lindsey Graham, and Rand Paul — the latter still a vocal opponent of the bill. On Friday night, Senator Thom Tillis described a phone call with Trump as “constructive” but reiterated his plan to vote "no." Over the weekend, Trump also hosted Senators Ron Johnson, Rick Scott, and Katie Britt for lunch at his Virginia golf club. Senator Mike Lee confirmed he had also spoken with Trump by phone. Why It Matters Senator John Thune noted that Trump sees himself as “the closer” on the legislation, and his heightened involvement could prove pivotal in securing enough votes. Meanwhile, Democrats have raised alarms over Trump’s broader fiscal agenda, particularly planned federal staffing cuts aimed at shrinking government spending in a potential second term. 2y4fXk14O6f 9txaU2BqZRc TmtfdcT19Ud iTaqnf63HFD o3tOdRpAIHd
Former President Donald Trump is intensifying efforts to push his major tax and spending bill through the Senate, Axios reports, aiming for movement as early as this weekend. To rally support, Trump has been personally lobbying Republican senators through direct calls, private lunches, and even rounds of golf. A Full-Court Press The former president is making an aggressive push, urging GOP senators to support what he calls his “big, beautiful” plan. A preliminary procedural vote was initially scheduled for 4 PM ET, but has been delayed as senators request more time to review the revised legislation. Personal Outreach and Golf Diplomacy Trump’s outreach has included golf outings with Senators Eric Schmitt, Lindsey Graham, and Rand Paul — the latter still a vocal opponent of the bill. On Friday night, Senator Thom Tillis described a phone call with Trump as “constructive” but reiterated his plan to vote "no." Over the weekend, Trump also hosted Senators Ron Johnson, Rick Scott, and Katie Britt for lunch at his Virginia golf club. Senator Mike Lee confirmed he had also spoken with Trump by phone. Why It Matters Senator John Thune noted that Trump sees himself as “the closer” on the legislation, and his heightened involvement could prove pivotal in securing enough votes. Meanwhile, Democrats have raised alarms over Trump’s broader fiscal agenda, particularly planned federal staffing cuts aimed at shrinking government spending in a potential second term. 2y4fXk14O6f 9txaU2BqZRc TmtfdcT19Ud iTaqnf63HFD o3tOdRpAIHd