In a series of announcements, Trump has praised the bipartisan Senate agreement aimed at ending the ongoing government shutdown, calling it a ‘very big victory’ for the Republican Party. He lauded Republican leaders for their efforts and signaled his support for the deal, stating he would abide by it while also criticizing Democrats. Trump emphasized that only those who ‘hate our country’ would want the shutdown to continue and expressed confidence in a positive outcome as the House prepares for a vote. As negotiations progress, Republicans are taking a victory lap, reflecting a strengthened position amidst the bipartisan agreement, which includes provisions to rehire workers affected by the shutdown.