Democrats Troll Trump With His Own Words in Shutdown Showdown

Democrats Challenge Trump to Negotiate, Invoke His Own Catchphrase After Election Wins

WASHINGTON — After sweeping victories in state and local elections across the country, Democratic congressional leaders are calling on President Donald Trump to meet with them to end the ongoing government shutdown — and they did so using one of Trump’s signature phrases. Staff Sgt. Danny Gonzalez / Wikimedia

Schumer and Jeffries Tell White House: Let’s End This GOP Shutdown

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) issued a joint letter to the White House on Wednesday demanding bipartisan talks. “We write to demand a bipartisan meeting of legislative leaders to end the GOP shutdown of the federal government and decisively address the Republican healthcare crisis,” the letter stated. The pair added, “Democrats stand ready to meet with you face to face, anytime and anyplace.”

The letter concluded with a simple note: “Thank you for your attention to this matter.” Daniel Torok / Wikimedia

Shutdown Standoff Deepens

The shutdown has stretched on for weeks with no sign of a breakthrough. Republicans have refused to negotiate an extension of healthcare subsidies until after Congress passes a bill to reopen the government — a position Democrats have rejected outright. forcal35 / Pixabay

Political Fallout for the GOP

According to reports, Trump told Senate Republicans during a White House meeting that he fears the shutdown contributed to GOP losses in Virginia, New Jersey, New York, and Georgia. The president’s concern reflects growing unease within the party after Tuesday’s poor showing at the polls. The White House / Wikimedia

Broader Economic Implications

Analysts have noted that Trump’s decision to try to halt funding for a critical rail tunnel under the Hudson River — a project vital to New Jersey’s economy — may have further damaged the GOP’s standing in the region. The White House / Wikimedia