Trump acknowledged the reality in a Truth Social post that appeared to be a signal to his far-right supporters in the House to help pass the budget blueprint — even though it won’t include all of his demands.

While leadership wants to keep it simple, Republican lawmakers are struggling to come to a consensus on what should be included in their own party-line package.

Republicans don't need to gut the social safety net again in order to pass Trump's latest series of priorities. But that's not what they'll tell you.