Democrats stuck by their refusal to allow funds for border wall even as shutdown entered Day 20
Donald Trump
The shutdown entered its 19th day on Wednesday, making it the second-longest in history after the 21-day shutdown in 1995-96. The president's walkout from the meeting with Pelosi and Schumer starts a new phase of political uncertainty in the US. White House officials say that the administration is increasingly frustrated with the refusal of Democrats to make a deal, US media reported.
Trump was furious that Pelosi said no when he asked the Democratic leaders if they support the move to fund the border wall within the next 30 days if he ends the partial government shutdown that has crippled many offices." Just left a meeting with Chuck and Nancy, a total waste of time. I asked what is going to happen in 30 days if I quickly open things up, are you going to approve Border Security which includes a Wall or Steel Barrier?
Nancy said, NO. I said bye-bye, nothing else works (sic)!" a furious Trump tweeted. He earlier said imposing a national emergency to build the wall is the last option and threatened to use it. He argued that the situation, wherein people are entering the country illegally and there is a massive smuggling of drugs, poses a national security threat. "I have the absolute right to impose national emergency if I want," Trump said.
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