President Trump will likely not extend the March 5 deadline when work permits will expire for Dreamers protected from deportation by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, a new report said Tuesday.

“I doubt very much” that the president would extend the program, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly said, according to The Washington Post.

Kelly said he was “not so sure this president has the authority to extend it” because the administration believes the Obama-era program was illegal.

Senators are trying to come up with a plan to protect the undocumented immigrants who were brought here as children — and it was unclear whether Kelly’s stance was a negotiating tactic or a valid threat.

Democrats and Republicans are far apart on any agreement, with the president saying he would only agree to fix the system if Democrats agree to fund the border wall, end chain information and a Visa lottery program he opposes.

The White House shot down a bipartisan plan Monday from Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.)and Chris Coons (D-Del.) that would grant permanent legal status to Dreamers while beefing up border security.

But the bill did not include the estimated $30 billion the president wants to enhance security and build the wall he promised on the campaign trail.