Saturday, January 20, 2018

Trump shuts down immigration talks with Democrats until government reopens

Via Billy

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders released a statement slamming Democrats Friday after lawmakers failed to prevent funding for the government from lapsing. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said Saturday that the White House wouldn't negotiate with Democrats on immigration at all until they agree to keep the government open, a statement she delivered just after most Democrats voted against a last-minute continuing spending resolution.

“We will not negotiate the status of unlawful immigrants while Democrats hold our lawful citizens hostage over their reckless demands,” Sanders said. “This is the behavior of obstructionist losers, not legislators. During this politically manufactured Schumer Shutdown, the President and his Administration will fight for and protect the American people.”

“Senate Democrats own the Schumer Shutdown,” Sanders added. “Tonight, they put politics above our national security, military families, vulnerable children, and our country's ability to serve all Americans.”

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