The Democrats do not want us to detain, or send back, criminal aliens! This is a brand new demand. Crazy!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 11, 2019
The Possibility of Another Government Shutdown
President Trump’s remarks regarding Democrats and illegal immigration come during a pivotal time in the nation. As of now, Congress has until Friday to pass legislation to keep the government open and fully functional. Similarly to before the most recent government shutdown, Democrats and President Trump are at an impasse.
The president maintains that $5.7 billion dollars for his border wall is a requirement in order for him to sign legislation. However, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has already stated that no prospective bills will contain the aforementioned capital for the border wall. Earlier today, when asked about the possibility of another government shutdown, President Trump stated that it’s “up to the Democrats.”
