Trump on Democratic Party Approval and Government Shutdowns

Democratic Party Approval Rating

• 🎯 The Democratic Party faces a 33% average favorability rating in recent months.
• ⚠️ President Trump questions the state of the Democratic Party given this low approval.

Government Shutdown Stance

• 🚫 Trump states that his administration does not want a government shutdown, highlighting the current period as the greatest in history with $17 trillion being invested.
• ⚡ However, he notes that during a shutdown, his administration can implement irreversible actions that are detrimental to Democrats, such as cutting programs and benefits.
• ✂️ He mentions the ability to trim the budget significantly during a shutdown, potentially cutting large numbers of people out of certain benefits.

Healthcare and Immigration

• 🏥 A primary reason cited for the Democrats' desire for a shutdown is to secure healthcare for illegal immigrants.
• 💰 Trump argues this is at the expense of others and is a major reason for the shutdown push.
• ⚠️ He specifically mentions Gavin Newsom's stance in California, stating that providing healthcare to illegal immigrants is destroying the state and something his administration will not allow.