Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters on Wednesday that he was surprised by President Trump's support for the GOP-controlled House's one-bill spending plan as Congress navigates crucial budget negotiations.

"Did not see that one coming," Thune said of Trump's post on Truth Social hours earlier.

In his post, the president praised both the House and Senate for "doing a SPECTACULAR job of working together as one unified, and unbeatable, TEAM," but urged Senate Republicans to look to the House, rather than trying a piecemeal approach to enacting his sweeping agenda.

"House Resolution implements my FULL America First Agenda, EVERYTHING, not just parts of........

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