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MAGA fans flip out on Trump for praising Senate leader: 'Why are you thanking Thune?'

Trump praised Thune and Johnson for working on a DHS funding plan, drawing criticism from some of his supporters.

MAGA fans flip out on Trump for praising Senate leader: 'Why are you thanking Thune?'
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Donald Trump praised John Thune and Mike Johnson for work on a plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security, prompting MAGA supporters to criticize Thune over the SAVE Act and call for his removal from Senate leadership.

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President whose praise of Thune prompted backlash from some supporters

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John Thune
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Senate Majority Leader criticized by Trump supporters after working on a DHS funding plan

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House Speaker who worked with Thune on a DHS funding plan

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Texas senator mentioned by a commenter comparing him with Thune

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Trump and GOP Leaders Back Two-Track DHS Funding Plan

Trump and Republican leaders backed a two-track DHS funding plan, pairing regular appropriations for most of the department with separate reconciliation funding for immigration enforcement. The plan aims to end the partial shutdown, and Trump urged passage by June 1. Left-leaning outlets focus on Trump’s praise of Thune and the criticism it drew from some of his supporters. Center outlets describe a route to reopening DHS while stressing Republican divisions and legislative hurdles. Right-leaning outlets emphasize bypassing Democratic votes to fund immigration enforcement, often presenting the plan as a way to end the shutdown.

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