Trump Sabotaged By 2 Top Republicans

Trump won’t be happy about this.

Just when conservatives thought wasteful spending might finally be slashed, two Republican senators joined Democrats to block President Trump’s latest effort to drain the swamp.

In a surprising move, Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) broke ranks with the GOP and voted against President Trump’s $9 billion clawback bill, which aimed to cut bloated foreign aid and eliminate funding for liberal public broadcasting like NPR and PBS.

💸 Trump’s Plan: Cut the Waste, Save the Taxpayer

The bill was designed to cancel unspent federal funds and rein in runaway spending that supports global aid projects and left-leaning media. Nearly $8 billion would be slashed from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and over $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB)—a win for taxpayers and fiscal conservatives.

But Murkowski and Collins had other ideas.

🤯 Two Republicans Side with Democrats to Protect Left-Wing Priorities

Despite strong support from GOP leaders, the two senators joined every Democrat to oppose the bill. They cited concerns over “transparency” in the White House’s Office of Management and Budget proposal—but critics argue their real concern was protecting special interests and media allies.

Collins, chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, complained the proposed cuts were not detailed enough. “We don’t know how these programs will be affected,” she said—referring to vague claims about cuts to education and water programs abroad.

Murkowski, meanwhile, made a dramatic case that rural Alaskans would suffer if local radio stations lost funding—especially during natural disasters like tsunamis. But most conservatives see this as political theater designed to shield government-funded liberal media.

🧾 Trump Allies Push Back Hard

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) called the cuts “a no-brainer,” pointing out they represent less than a tenth of one percent of the federal budget. “I trust the Trump administration. They’re not cutting vital services,” Johnson said.

Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), who led the bill, said, “This is about eliminating waste and protecting taxpayers. If we don’t act now, the spending problem only gets worse.”

Even Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), who previously opposed a different Trump proposal, acknowledged Collins’ future role in budget negotiations—but warned that trust and consistency were on the line.

🚨 Conservatives See a Pattern of Betrayal

Grassroots conservatives aren’t buying the excuses. Many see the vote as yet another betrayal by establishment Republicans who too often side with Democrats to protect Washington insiders, global projects, and left-wing media subsidies.

As Trump continues his second term with a mission to clean up Washington and prioritize America First, the GOP will need to decide: Stand with the people—or with the swamp.