Trump says Johnson, Thune working with him on 'comprehensive crime bill'

"It’s what our Country need [sic], and NOW!" President Trump said

Published: August 27, 2025 9:22am

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune are working with him to pass "a comprehensive crime bill."

"Speaker Mike Johnson, and Leader John Thune, are working with me, and other Republicans, on a Comprehensive Crime Bill. It’s what our Country need [sic], and NOW! More to follow. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!" Trump posted on Truth Social.

Trump did not elaborate on the provisions or approach to the legislation. During Trump's first term in 2018, he signed into law the First Step Act criminal justice reform bill.

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