Donald Trump on Government Shutdown: 'It's Up to the Democrats'

Trump's Stance on the Government Shutdown

• 📌 When asked about the duration of the government shutdown, President Trump stated, "It's up to the Democrats."
• 💡 He claimed that Republicans have voted 14 times to open the country, while Democrats have voted 14 times to "hurt the country."

The Filibuster and Government Productivity

• 🚀 Trump suggested that terminating the filibuster could lead to the country being reopened within 10 minutes.
• 🗣️ He believes that if the filibuster is terminated, the next three years in Washington could be the "most productive" in history.
• 📉 Conversely, if the filibuster is not terminated, he anticipates a "slog" with the Democrats, resulting in very little being accomplished.

Bipartisanship and Compromise

• 🤝 The purpose of the filibuster is to create bipartisanship and compromise, but Trump stated that "it didn't work."