India, April 9 -- Donald Trump asked House Republican lawmakers who are opposed to a Senate-passed budget resolution to "close your eyes and get there," urging them to back the measure. Talking at the National Republican Congressional Committee's annual dinner, Trump warned that it would be a "disaster" for Republicans and the country if the "one big, beautiful bill" does not make it out of the lower chamber.

"They have to get there," Trump said, according to the New York Post. "And I think we are there. We had a great meeting today. I think we are there."

"But just in case there are a couple of Republicans not there - you just gotta get there, close your eyes and get there!" Trump added.

"It is a phenomenal bill. Stop grandstanding," ...