As President Trump’s shutdown gamble appears unlikely to secure funding for his border wall, and as Democrats are poised to take control of the House, allies of the president say he may have to act alone.

“I have a hard time believing that the base will turn out at 2016 levels in 2020 if the central promise of the campaign is not fulfilled,” a source close to the White House said.

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