Republicans ignore Trump’s call to block Biden’s infrastructure plan

Donald Trump made a last-minute plea to Republicans after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he would be polling in favour of proceeding with the bipartisan strategy.

The bill passed the Senate 67-32 after a total of 17 GOP members joined with Democrats in a huge step forward for Biden’s financial plan.

“It is a loser for the USA, a terrible deal and makes the Republicans look weak, foolish and dumb,” former US President said of the infrastructure plan.

“Don’t do it Republicans – patriots will never forget,” he added later in his statement. “If this deal happens, lots of primaries will be coming your way.”

Mr Trump has maintained a significant influence on the party since leaving office; with his loyalists hitting out at Democrats’ attempts to investigate the 6 January riot, in which a mob of Trump supporters attacked the Capitol.

However, Donald Trump’s latest attempt to exert his influence over the party didn’t go quite as planned, with the vote going against his directive – and even allies such as Senator Lindsay Graham throwing their support behind advancing the $1 trillion plan.

“The last time I told him there’s not going to be any tax increases, and I’m of the opinion let’s do a deal that’s good for the roads, ports, and bridges. Let’s do it,” he said, “I appreciate the effort of everyone and I’m hoping we get there.”