Republican senators hope that President Trump can step in and help end the 22-day government shutdown by beginning talks with Democrats on enhanced health insurance premiums.
This move would give Democrats confidence about having a path to an eventual deal. Several Republican senators say it would be helpful if Trump were to become more involved in the negotiations to break the current impasse.
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5568630-gop-seeks-trump-intervention/