Overview
- The veto blocks a bipartisan measure that would have added Osceola Camp in Everglades National Park to the Miccosukee reservation and authorized Interior Department flood-protection support.
- In his message to Congress, Trump framed the move as preventing taxpayer funding for projects he views as unaligned with his immigration agenda and accused the tribe of obstructing reasonable policies.
- The disputed facility is a state-run immigration detention site in the Everglades, and a related lawsuit by the Miccosukee and environmental groups remains active with governments arguing NEPA does not apply.
- Miccosukee Chairman Talbert Cypress said the tribe has not sought to obstruct immigration policy and emphasized public safety, environmental stewardship, and long-recognized tribal interests.
- The bill passed the House by voice vote and the Senate by unanimous consent, but a two-thirds override is seen as unlikely, and sponsor Rep. Carlos Gimenez has not commented as co-sponsor Rep. Darren Soto called the veto revenge.