Trump on Government Shutdown: Democrats Must Be 'Less Deranged'

Trump's Strategy for Passing Legislation

• 📞 President Trump described his method of securing votes for major legislation, involving late-night calls to lawmakers who were hesitant.
• 💡 He highlighted the passage of a significant bill, which he characterized as the "biggest bill ever passed in the history of Congress," containing numerous provisions like no tax on tips, social security, or overtime, alongside job-producing deductions.

Key Provisions in the Passed Bill

• 💰 The bill included the "biggest tax cut in history" and substantial deductions.
• 🏥 Provisions were made for rural hospitals ($50 billion) and included care for Medicaid and Medicare.
• 🎯 Trump stated that all desired provisions were included for a four-year term, meaning only a "vote of continuation" is needed.

Blame for Government Shutdown

• ⚠️ Trump attributed the current situation, specifically the failure to secure a continuation vote, to a "Trump derangement problem" among Democrats.
• 🗣️ He expressed hope that Democrats would become "much less deranged" and agree to the continuation vote soon.
• 📈 Trump believes the country's record-setting performance will compel Democrats to act in the nation's best interest.

Introduction of Speaker Mike Johnson

• 👋 The President concluded by introducing Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, whom he praised as "fantastic."