Trump on Avoiding Government Shutdown, Ukraine Aid, and Economic Growth

Avoiding a Government Shutdown

• 🤝 President Trump stated that negotiations to avoid a government shutdown are “getting close,” expressing optimism for a bipartisan resolution.
• ❄️ He cited the extreme cold as a factor influencing negotiations, noting that both the US and Ukraine are experiencing record-low temperatures.

International Diplomacy and Ukraine

• 📞 Trump revealed he personally asked President Putin not to fire on Ukrainian cities for a week during the extreme cold, and Putin agreed to the request.
• 🇺🇦 This action was seen as a positive step, especially for Ukraine, which was struggling and appreciated the de-escalation.

Border Security and Immigration

• 🔒 The President asserted that the border is “record setting secure,” with zero illegal aliens admitted in the last eight months.
• ⚖️ He mentioned that many