Trump, who often railed against illegal immigration during his presidential campaign, hailed passage of the House bills and urged the Senate to act 'save American lives.' Trump met at the White House this week with more than a dozen family members of those killed by people in the country illegally.
'Opposing these bills, and allowing dangerous criminals back into our communities, our schools and the neighborhoods where our children play, puts all of us at risk,' Trump said.
He also tweeted twice Thursday afternoon to say that it's 'good news' the bills passed, adding about both bills: 'Hopefully Senate will follow.'