President Trump swiftly dismissed a reporter’s assertion about the government shutdown during an on-air exchange, accusing the opposing party of responsibility for the stalemate. When confronted with claims that the current impasse was the longest in history, the president interrupted, stating, “It’s the Democrats’ fault!”
Pressed on how to resolve the situation, Trump emphasized that Republicans are united in their push to reopen the government, while Democratic lawmakers continue to block efforts to end the shutdown. “All they have to do is say ‘let’s vote,’” he asserted.
In a separate segment, Trump refused to compromise on the shutdown, calling it an act of “extortion” by the opposing party. He criticized Senate leadership, labeling them as out of touch and vowed to use procedural tactics to force a resolution. “We will get all of our common sense policies approved,” he declared, citing measures like voter ID laws.
Trump also called on Republicans to eliminate the filibuster entirely, arguing that Democrats would act immediately if given the chance. “The Dems are crazed lunatics; they will not open up our country no matter how many people are harmed,” he added.