President Trump said Friday that Democrats are willing to endure a partial government shutdown that could hurt troops as they fight for a bill to create a new Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
“Sadly, Democrats want to stop paying our troops and government workers in order to give a sweetheart deal, not a fair deal, for DACA. Take care of our Military, and our Country, FIRST!” Trump tweeted Friday morning.
Sadly, Democrats want to stop paying our troops and government workers in order to give a sweetheart deal, not a fair deal, for DACA. Take care of our Military, and our Country, FIRST!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 12, 2018
Democrats have been pushing for a way to legislate DACA after Trump said he would rescind the unilateral Obama-era program on March 5. While they want a deal as soon as possible, it’s unlikely one can be put together in time for Jan. 19, by which Congress has to extend federal funding to avoid a partial shutdown.
Meanwhile, Republicans have been pushing for border security measures and other immigration reforms, and have said immigration issues should be considered separately from the spending bill.
