### Trump Holds Back on Prodding Republicans as Crucial Bill Teeters on Consensus

President Donald Trump is currently refraining from actively rallying support for the significant new bill encompassing tax cuts, border security, and other GOP priorities, a White House official disclosed on Monday. The bill is seen as Trump's most notable chance to cement a legislative legacy amid a second term heavily marked by executive actions.

A senior official, speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed that Trump's current involvement is limited to regular communication with House Speaker Mike Johnson and receiving updates from legislative director James Braid and political director James Blair. The official emphasized that Trump will only start actively seeking votes if deemed necessary by Braid's office.

“The White House maintains constant dialogue with the speaker's team. The president is in frequent contact with Speaker Johnson, and will make calls to members when advised to do so. However, we are not at that stage yet,” the official stated.

In a late-night post on Truth Social, Trump praised Republicans for making progress on the bill and urged conservatives to unite. “We don't need 'GRANDSTANDERS' in the Republican Party. STOP TALKING, AND GET IT DONE!” Trump asserted.

House GOP leaders assured hardline conservatives on Sunday that adjustments would be made to the bill before it reaches the House floor, a move necessary to pass it through committee. By Monday afternoon, Republicans were already making modifications.

The president is refraining from influencing debates on critical issues within the bill, such as potential reductions in federal Medicaid contributions or the retention of a key tax deduction favored by blue-state Republicans. Instead, he is leaving these issues for legislators to resolve among themselves. “We expect them to reach an agreement to advance the bill,” the official noted, adding that Trump backs the current bill language.

Despite fiscal conservatives allowing the legislative package to advance towards a floor vote on Sunday, they continue to demand additional spending cuts and the inclusion of more conservative policy measures. This could involve further Medicaid changes and the removal of green-energy tax credits from President Biden's administration.

Representatives Chip Roy, Ralph Norman, Josh Brecheen, and Andrew Clyde allowed the bill to move forward by voting "present" in Sunday's vote despite their reservations. “The bill does not yet meet the moment,” Roy commented on social media, pushing for improvements before the final passage.

The bill is set to face the House Rules Committee, predicted to convene at 1 a.m. on Wednesday, where members can propose amendments. Both Roy and Norman are on the committee and have the opportunity to influence the legislation further.

Speaker Johnson remains committed to passing the bill before the Memorial Day weekend, maintaining a tight timeline for this significant legislative effort to advance.