Trump says Republicans shouldn't compromise on DHS funding until Congress passes SAVE Act

President Trump is directing Republicans to block any Department of Homeland Security funding agreement with Democrats until Congress passes the SAVE Act. The SAVE Act, which stands for Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, is legislation designed to restrict voting access by noncitizens and tighten voter registration requirements. By conditioning DHS funding on the bill's passage, Trump is using the threat of a government shutdown as leverage to force Democrats to accept Republican immigration and election security priorities. The move puts pressure on Republican lawmakers to maintain party unity on the issue, though Democrats have shown little inclination to support the SAVE Act as written. The tactic underscores Trump's effort to use funding negotiations as a tool for advancing his broader policy agenda on immigration enforcement and voter eligibility.