"Thune proposed a compromise that would pay TSA agents while withholding ICE funding. Trump rejected the idea and urged Republicans to keep pushing Democrats to accept their terms."
"Thune insisted his relationship with the president was still strong after their major disagreement. 'In many cases, the incentives are aligned. We're headed toward the same objective, same goal,' Thune said."
"'I can do my best, but you got 52 other Republican senators who have their own vote and their own views on a lot of these issues,' Thune added."
"'Even in this circumstance, if we don't get what he wants, there'll be another battle down the road, and we're going to have to work together,' Thune told the Examiner."
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and President Trump met to discuss TSA funding amid extensive airport wait times. Thune proposed a compromise to pay TSA agents while withholding ICE funding, which Trump rejected. The Senate struggles to secure the necessary votes for new DHS funding and the SAVE America Act. Thune emphasized their aligned objectives but acknowledged differing processes in the Senate. He noted the necessity of collaboration despite disagreements, indicating future battles if their goals are not met.
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