Pro-migration Republican senators are attempting to resurrect the border giveaway plan, sparking divisions within the GOP, establishment finger-pointing, and increasing public opposition.

The backlash from the establishment follows Republican Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell’s admission on Wednesday that GOP voters and swing voters are increasingly concerned about President Joe Biden’s pro-migration economic policy.

Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) expressed confusion about the situation but later clarified that McConnell is fully behind the border bill and support for Ukraine. Democrats blamed Donald Trump for the breakdown, with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) stating that the party doesn’t live in a world where one person inside the Republican Party has enough power to stop a bipartisan bill.

The confusion arose after McConnell’s comments in a closed meeting where he cast doubt on linking Ukraine and the border, referring to Trump’s potential influence on the 2024 campaign centered on immigration. McConnell’s ambiguity gives tacit permission to a Republican bloc that opposes the giveaway, allowing them to spotlight negative polls.

The zig-zag policy serves McConnell’s interests, allowing him to privately support open borders while publicly avoiding clear support for the bill. The confusion continues as top deputies offer ambiguous statements, trying to balance donor interests and voter sentiments.

Despite the breakdown, some Republicans, including Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC), remain strong advocates for the more-migration bill, highlighting the division within the party. Leaked reports suggest that the border deal could accelerate the flow of illegal migrants into American workplaces without significant curbs on migration.

The bill is expected to boost funding for programs relocating migrants into U.S. cities and spend more taxpayer dollars on migrant support. The leaked descriptions do not include measures to address illegal or legal migration, and critics argue that the bill prioritizes the interests of lobbyists and corporations over American citizens.

As the border issue becomes a top political concern, Democrats and Republicans are grappling with how to handle the crisis, with differing views on proposed solutions and concerns about political ramifications in the 2024 election.