WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is holding out the possibility of a federal government shutdown this fall if Congress doesn’t act to secure…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is holding out the possibility of a federal government shutdown this fall if Congress doesn’t act to secure the nation’s borders.
Trump tells reporters: « If it happens, it happens. If it’s about border security, I’m willing to do anything. »
The president has previously suggested to lawmakers that he would not allow a government shutdown before the November midterm elections.
Trump was meeting with Republican congressional leaders at the White House to address the fall agenda. He says they were discussing « how we can responsibly fund the government, protect American taxpayers and defend American security. »
Lawmakers face a Sept. 30 deadline to pass spending bills to keep the government open.
Trump says the lawmakers have made tremendous progress.
