Trump backs House budget, calls for unified support

ISTANBUL

US President Donald Trump endorsed a budget proposal Wednesday by the House of Representatives over Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham's version, calling for unified chamber support to advance his policy agenda in a single comprehensive bill.

"We need both Chambers to pass the House Budget to 'kickstart' the Reconciliation process," Trump posted on Truth Social, praising congressional cooperation while rejecting Graham's approach.

The blueprint by Graham, the Senate budget chairman, proposes $345 billion in new spending over four years.

"Unlike the Lindsey Graham version of the very important Legislation currently being discussed, the House Resolution implements my FULL America First Agenda, EVERYTHING, not just parts of it!" Trump added.

Budget reconciliation is a special US legislative process allowing certain bills to pass the Senate with a simple majority rather than the usual 60-vote requirement.