House GOP Resistance Remains Despite Trump’s Budget Meeting

President Trump's ambitious tax and spending plan is facing significant resistance within his own party, particularly among hard-line conservatives in the House of Representatives. Despite efforts from Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson to unify support, many Republicans are rejecting the Senate's compromise, arguing it lacks sufficient spending cuts. A recent meeting at the White House saw some holdouts agree to back the budget proposal, but their numbers were not enough to secure passage. The main contention lies in the demand for deeper cuts than the $4 billion floor set by the Senate, with members of the Freedom Caucus seeking up to $2 trillion in cuts. As the clock ticks down before a two-week recess, the GOP is grappling with internal divisions and economic concerns that complicate the push for Trump's signature domestic policy. The standoff reveals the challenges the party faces in balancing fiscal conservatism with the president's agenda amid economic volatility.