Trump’s Speech to the Nation: Live Updates and Fact Checks – The New York Times
Trump’s Speech to the Nation: Live Updates and Fact Checks – The New York Times
By Admin - January 8, 2019
“The federal government remains shut down for one reason and one reason only: because Democrats will not fund border security.”
False.
Democrats have offered $1.3 billion in funding for border security measures like enhanced surveillance and fortified fencing. They do not support Mr. Trump’s border wall.
At a meeting with Ms. Pelosi and Mr. Schumer in December, Mr. Trump took responsibility for the partial government shutdown.
“I will take the mantle. I will be the one to shut it down. I’m not going to blame you for it,” he said.
— Linda Qiu
READ MORE: https://truemedian.com/2019/01/08/trumps-s...
By Admin - January 8, 2019
“The federal government remains shut down for one reason and one reason only: because Democrats will not fund border security.”
False.
Democrats have offered $1.3 billion in funding for border security measures like enhanced surveillance and fortified fencing. They do not support Mr. Trump’s border wall.
At a meeting with Ms. Pelosi and Mr. Schumer in December, Mr. Trump took responsibility for the partial government shutdown.
“I will take the mantle. I will be the one to shut it down. I’m not going to blame you for it,” he said.
— Linda Qiu
READ MORE: https://truemedian.com/2019/01/08/trumps-s...
Steve, can't stand a little FACT CHECK, can you?