President Trump on Tuesday canceled a gathering with Democratic congressional leaders geared toward stopping a authorities shutdown, saying their calls for had been ridiculous and that no assembly may very well be productive.
The choice, until it’s reversed, means Trump won’t meet with Senate Minority Chief Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Home Minority Chief Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday, and tremendously will increase the prospect of a shutdown on Oct. 1.
“After reviewing the details of the unserious and ridiculous demands being made by the Minority Radical Left Democrats in return for their Votes to keep our thriving Country open, I have decided that no meeting with their Congressional Leaders could possibly be productive,” Trump posted on Reality Social.
He then outlined a litany of insurance policies he says Democrats are backing that are not fashionable with most of the people, and thus helped him get elected.
“I look forward to meeting with them if they get serious about the future of our Nation. We must keep the Government open, and legislate like true Patriots rather than hold American Citizens hostage, knowing that they want our now thriving Country closed. I’ll be happy to meet with them if they agree to the Principles in this Letter,” Trump continued.
Democrats blasted Trump’s choice, arguing he could be in charge if the federal government did shut down on Oct. 1.
“Trump Always Chickens Out. Donald Trump just cancelled a high stakes meeting in the Oval Office with myself and Leader Schumer,” Jeffries posted on X. “The extremists want to shut down the government because they are unwilling to address the Republican healthcare crisis that is devastating America.”
Schumer, for his half, mocked Trump in his personal social media submit as “running away from the negotiating table.”
Trump had deliberate to fulfill with Schumer and Jeffries on Thursday on the White Home. However in his prolonged submit, Trump urged calls for from Democrats to maintain the federal government open had been unworkable and extra broadly railed towards the celebration’s agenda.
“The Democrats in Congress seem to have totally lost their way. They obviously have no idea what it means to put America First or to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” Trump posted. “All Congressional Democrats wish to do is enact Radical Left Insurance policies that no one voted for — Excessive Taxes, Open Borders, No Penalties for Violent Criminals, Males in Girls’s Sports activities, Taxpayer funded ‘TRANSGENDER’ surgical procedure, and rather more.
“To the Leaders of the Democrat Party, the ball is in your court,” Trump added. “I look forward to meeting with you when you become realistic about the things that our Country stands for. DO THE RIGHT THING!”
The Home has authorised a government-funding invoice that can for seven weeks beginning on Oct. 1, however it have to be authorised by the Senate to achieve Trump’s desk.
Whereas Republicans maintain the bulk within the Senate, they don’t have the 60 votes essential to clear Democratic hurdles.
Trump’s choice to push off a gathering with Democrats might level to his confidence that the minority celebration will get the blame if there’s a shutdown.
Trump and the GOP have acquired the blame earlier than, however they argue it’s Democrats which are making calls for on this case that jeopardize a funding invoice.
Democratic leaders have demanded Republicans handle the expiration of Reasonably priced Care Act premium subsidies earlier than the top of October and to revive almost $1 trillion in Medicaid funding that was lower below the One Large, Lovely Invoice Act.
Democrats additionally wish to unfreeze funds which were focused for rescission by Trump’s price range director, Russell Vought, together with the $5 billion in overseas help the White Home is making an attempt to claw again with a pocket rescission.
Schumer and Jeffries have stated Republicans would bear duty for a shutdown as a result of they’ve refused to barter with Democrats.
“After weeks of Republican stonewalling in Congress, President Trump has agreed to meet this week in the Oval Office,” the 2 stated in a press release Monday. “In the meeting, we will emphasize the importance of addressing rising costs, including the Republican healthcare crisis. It’s past time to meet and work to avoid a Republican-caused shutdown.”
Up to date at 2:30 p.m. EDT
