In response to the exclusion of the debt limit from the House-passed stop gap funding package, incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed his acceptance of the situation. Despite President-elect Donald Trump's push for the debt limit to be included, Thune acknowledged the House's decision, stating, 'The vote last night is what it is. I mean, that's where the House came down.' Thune emphasized the need to address the debt limit, noting that its omission in the current bill merely postpones the issue to the following year.
Thune revealed that he had not engaged in discussions with Trump at the time. When questioned about Trump's disappointment regarding the exclusion of the debt limit in the legislation, Thune opted not to address the inquiry and proceeded into his office.
