President Donald Trump is pushing Senate Republicans to include a debt ceiling increase as part of his proposed tax and domestic policy overhaul. The request was confirmed by Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso on Tuesday, highlighting the administration’s effort to streamline fiscal reforms while avoiding partisan gridlock.

According to Barrasso, a Republican from Wyoming, Trump aims to have the debt ceiling raised through the budget reconciliation process. This legislative strategy allows the Senate to pass budget-related measures with a simple majority, eliminating the need for Democratic support.

The move is intended to tie the contentious issue of the debt limit to broader GOP priorities on taxes and spending, allowing the administration to consolidate political capital and pass reforms swiftly. Republicans have increasingly faced pressure to address the nation’s borrowing limit as economic concerns grow.

The debt ceiling conversation is expected to resurface during a high-level White House meeting scheduled for later in the day. The meeting will include top Republican leaders and senior administration officials, as discussions continue on how to structure the legislation for maximum impact and political feasibility.

In previous sessions, GOP leaders have expressed varying views on linking the debt limit to tax reform, with some warning of potential political fallout. However, the reconciliation route offers a narrow path to legislative success without bipartisan negotiation, a strategy the Trump administration has embraced on multiple occasions.

As budget deadlines loom, the inclusion of the debt ceiling increase in the tax package could become a central component of the administration’s economic agenda. Final decisions are expected following today’s discussions, as party leaders weigh legislative tactics against political risk.