Internet backs Trump after he lashes out against border bill, calls it 'death wish' for Republicans

WASHINGTON, DC: In a sharply critical response to a bipartisan border security bill introduced by senators, former President Donald Trump characterized it as a "Death Wish" for the Republican Party just hours after its release on Monday, February 5.

Taking to Truth Social, Trump voiced his concerns. “Only a fool, or a Radical Left Democrat, would vote for this horrendous Border Bill, which only gives Shutdown Authority after 5000 Encounters a day, when we already have the right to CLOSE THE BORDER NOW, which must be done,” he wrote of the legislation, which was co-crafted by conservative Sen James Lankford (R-Okla.).

“This Bill is a great gift to the Democrats, and a Death Wish for The Republican Party. It takes the HORRIBLE JOB the Democrats have done on Immigration and the Border, absolves them, and puts it all squarely on the shoulders of Republicans,” Trump continued. “Don’t be STUPID!!! We need a separate Border and Immigration bill. It should not be tied to foreign aid in any way, shape, or form!” he said.

Social media reactions

Social media platforms witnessed a flurry of reactions to Trump's post, with some vowing not to support any Republican backing the bill.

"I would like to know what the names of the Republicans are that would vote for this bill," one posted on X.

"He's absolutely right. Any Republican that supports that bill I definitely will not vote for," another wrote.

"I so totally agree... Republican Party need to get themselves together and vote no," someone else added.

"Not sure about the gift to the Democrats, but the GOP has been on a slow train to extinction since 2016. I am ready for a new conservative party," another offered.

Bill provisions spark backlash from Republicans

The legislation, unveiled Sunday night, encompasses a $20 billion allocation for border security, including provisions for temporary expulsion of migrants, ending "catch and release," and raising standards for asylum screenings. Additionally, the bill includes national security funding, featuring $60 billion for Ukraine, $14.1 billion for Israel, and aid for Indo-Pacific allies.

Republicans had initially insisted that any aid for Ukraine be tied to addressing the southern border issues. However, Trump's post on Monday indicated potential opposition to any Ukraine funding.

House Republican leaders, including Johnson, Scalise, Emmer, and Stefanik, released a joint statement opposing the bipartisan border bill “because it fails in every policy area needed to secure our border and would actually incentivize more illegal immigration."

They criticized its failure in key policy areas needed to secure the border and expressed concerns about the discretionary authority granted to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. “Any consideration of this Senate bill in its current form is a waste of time,” they wrote and added, “It is DEAD on arrival in the House. We encourage the U.S. Senate to reject it.”

In a robust rejection of the bill, Sen Steve Daines (R-Mont.), a member of GOP leadership, posted on X, “I can’t support a bill that doesn’t secure the border, provides taxpayer-funded lawyers to illegal immigrants, and gives billions to radical open borders groups. I’m a no."

Senators Ted Cruz of Texas and Mike Lee of Utah joined in condemning the bill, with Cruz writing on X, “This … is … INSANE. On Schumer’s Open-Borders Legislation, Republicans shouldn’t just vote no … but HELL NO.” Meanwhile, Lee added, “No one who cares about our border security should support it. It is a betrayal of the American people.”

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) echoed the sentiment, slamming the border deal as "even worse than expected" and deeming it "dead on arrival" in the House.

Democrats contended that Trump's opposition stems from political motivations, aiming to score a win against President Biden, who has faced criticism over immigration. Recent polls indicate that voters trust Trump more on immigration and border-related matters, NBC News reported.

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