TRUMP REJECTS DHS DEAL WITHOUT ICE FUNDING, DEMANDS VOTER INTEGRITY BILL

President Donald Trump has rejected a proposed Senate deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that would not fully address immigration enforcement priorities, according to multiple U.S. news reports.

The proposal, discussed by Senate Republicans including Majority Leader John Thune, would have allowed DHS funding to move forward while leaving certain immigration-related provisions, including funding mechanisms tied to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), to be handled later through separate legislation.

However, Trump made clear he would not support any agreement that does not include broader election security measures.

In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump called on Republicans to reject compromise efforts unless Democrats agree to pass what he has described as the “SAVE America Act,” a proposal that includes voter identification requirements and proof-of-citizenship standards for federal elections.

According to reporting from Reuters and the New York Post, Trump also urged Republican lawmakers to remain in Washington and continue negotiations rather than accept a deal that separates DHS funding from these policy priorities.

The standoff comes as Congress faces mounting pressure to resolve DHS funding, with ongoing concerns about operational strain, including longer wait times reported at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints.

While negotiations continue, the dispute highlights a broader divide in Washington over immigration enforcement and election integrity—issues that remain central to Trump’s policy agenda and to many conservative voters.

For now, Trump’s position signals a firm stance: any agreement on national security funding must also address what he and his allies view as critical safeguards for both border enforcement and the integrity of U.S. elections.