By QStormPatriot News Desk | November 12, 2025 | 2:10 PM PST
In a surprise move that could signal the end of the ongoing federal government shutdown, former President Donald J. Trump has thrown his full support behind a bipartisan Senate bill aimed at restoring operations and averting deeper economic fallout. The endorsement, delivered via a fiery Truth Social post this morning, comes as furloughed workers, delayed services, and mounting national debt dominate headlines.
Trump’s Strong Backing: “A Win for America”
Trump, who has long positioned himself as a dealmaker extraordinaire, didn’t mince words in his post:
The Senate bill to reopen the government is VERY GOOD – it funds our military, secures the border with real resources, and cuts wasteful spending. Democrats finally came to the table. Let’s get it done and MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! #EndTheShutdown #TrumpDeals”
This marks a pivotal shift for Trump, who just last week criticized House Republicans for not holding the line on spending cuts. Sources close to the Trump transition team (as he prepares for a potential 2025 return to the White House) indicate the bill aligns with his “America First” priorities, including enhanced border security funding and protections for Social Security and veterans’ benefits.The shutdown, now in its third week, has left over 800,000 federal employees without paychecks and halted services from national parks to IRS processing. Economists warn of a potential $10 billion hit to GDP if it drags into December.
Inside the Bill: Key Provisions
The Senate legislation, sponsored by a coalition of moderate Republicans and Democrats including Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Joe Manchin (I-WV), clocks in at a lean $1.2 trillion – a fraction of the bloated packages floated in prior years. Highlights include:
- Border Security Boost: $25 billion for wall construction and technology upgrades, fulfilling a core Trump campaign promise.
- Military and Defense: Full funding for active-duty troops and a 5% pay raise for service members.
- Disaster Relief: $50 billion for hurricane-hit states like Florida and North Carolina, with strings attached to prevent fraud.
- Spending Caps: Automatic 2% cuts to non-essential programs starting in FY2026, targeting what Trump called “the swamp’s pork barrel feast.”
- No Green New Deal: Notably absent are climate mandates or expansive social programs, a concession from progressive Democrats.
Critics on the left, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, decry the bill as “a giveaway to MAGA extremists,” while hardline GOP holdouts like Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) grumble it’s “not tough enough on amnesty.” But with the Senate poised for a 60-40 cloture vote by evening, passage seems all but assured.
Broader Implications: Economic Relief on the Horizon
Wall Street reacted positively, with the Dow Jones surging 450 points at open. “This bill isn’t perfect, but it’s pragmatic,” said Heritage Foundation economist David Burton. “It averts catastrophe while setting the stage for Trump’s agenda if he returns.”For everyday Americans, the stakes are personal: Air traffic controllers working without pay, small businesses waiting on SBA loans, and families relying on WIC nutrition programs.
Trump’s nod could pressure House Speaker Mike Johnson to bring it to a floor vote by week’s end, potentially reopening doors by Thanksgiving.As one Capitol Hill staffer put it anonymously: “The Art of the Deal strikes again. Trump’s not in office, but his shadow looms large.”
What’s Next?
The bill heads to the House, where Speaker Johnson faces a razor-thin majority. If it passes, President Biden would likely sign it swiftly, ending the impasse he blamed on “MAGA chaos.” Trump, ever the strategist, has already teased follow-ups: “This is just Round 1. Bigger deals coming! “Stay tuned as this story develops. For live updates, follow
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