The biggest argument against democracy is five minutes with the average voter. The Democratic Party might be making that argument stronger. I’ve never seen a party push to eliminate elections and voting the way Democrats have in this fight over Department of Homeland Security funding.
Yes, this stubbornness over funding a key agency that’s been shut down since Presidents’ Day weekend is more about anti-Trump hysteria, but it also reflects the Democrats’ long-term goal of defunding ICE. Republicans understand this — that’s why they funded the agency through 2029 during the first reconciliation.
With TSA agents quitting due to lack of paychecks, the Democrats believe hurting regular people to get their way will work. We’re dealing with legislative terrorists. I was hesitant about ending the filibuster, but I am now leaning entirely toward it because Democrats want unrealistic concessions, and shutting down DHS over deportation disputes isn’t a valid argument.
DHS funding deal is falling apart.
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) March 25, 2026
Senate GOP offered to fund all of DHS, except ICE’s deportation wing (ERO).
Dems just countered and demanded additional concessions, they want major ICE reforms (unmasking, judicial warrants, etc).
GOP says why would we agree to reforms for…
Yesterday morning Republicans sent a simple three-page amendment to the Democrats that removed ERO language from the bipartisan DHS bill and added language to ensure employees receive backpay. All of the original reforms are still included in the bill. All of the other original…
— Ryan Wrasse (@RWrasse) March 25, 2026
I’m also fed up with these people, and I hate them. Nuke the filibuster, pass the SAVE America Act, fund DHS, and implement other measures that advance our agenda and generate a flood of campaign material when our policies start making an impact. We’re letting Democrats block our progress with their antics. And no, I’m not worried about them regaining power. They’ll never have the votes to reverse what we do, and the SAVE Act will put an end to their cheating forever. This, along with the 2030 reapportionment, the possible weakening of the Voting Rights Act, and Missouri’s new map getting approval from its Supreme Court, means a lot of capital is heading toward the GOP.
It will allow us to do what we want, with President Trump’s signature attached to everything. That alone will drive most congressional Democrats into the loony bin.
The GOP shouldn't be afraid of Chuck Schumer or Hakeem Jeffries. They’re clowns, treat them as such. Nuke the filibuster, dismiss them, and get these damn bills passed and then some.
I’m sure Democrats believe they have the GOP on the ropes, but that’s just perception. Republicans need to have the courage to push for maximum power. No one earns praise for doing the right thing or being bipartisan, especially with backstabbing, illiberal, and completely insane Democrats who are terrified of their own base. Ignore what the media or these people say, and push through them.
If we go ahead with this, I’m sure Democrats will spin it as a ‘well, wait until we’re back in power.’ Nope. I’m betting that a MAGA agenda passed through Congress without the silliness of Democratic obstruction will yield many benefits for working families. At worst, they can try to repeal SAVE but will face a veto wall.
I’m just done with this crap. Nuke them from orbit, make Schumer even more irrelevant; the Democratic base hates him, and ICE is more popular than Democrats based on a recent NBC News poll. Why are we treating them with respect when their main goal is to protect illegals at all costs? Their political lifeblood could be desanguinated. It’s time to bleed them out politically.
Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) live on @FoxNews w/ @WillCainShow explaining why he opposes the DHS deal the GOP is offering (fund all DHS except ICE ERO).
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) March 25, 2026
“It would still keep mechanisms in place that would allow them to deport people,” Crow said.
“That’s their job!” Will replied.
It’s a gamble, but I’ll take it.
Today is day number 40 of the DHS shutdown, and a possible DHS deal in the Senate may be on the rocks.
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) March 25, 2026
As of 9am ET, Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s office tells @FoxNews they’ve still received no counter proposal from Democrats after GOP offered to fund all of DHS except…
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— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) March 25, 2026
*Totally open to changing my mind, but this is madness.
Editor’s Note: Democrats are causing chaos at airports and inflicting pain on the American people simply because they want to keep illegal aliens from being deported.
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