Trump Torches 'Ridiculous' Democratic Leaders, Cancels Shutdown Meeting
Summary
President Donald Trump criticized Democratic leaders for their demands to avoid a government shutdown, calling them "ridiculous." He canceled a planned meeting with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Democrats said they wanted to discuss rising costs, including healthcare issues, to prevent the shutdown.Key Facts
- President Trump criticized Democratic demands as "unserious and ridiculous."
- Trump used Truth Social, a social media platform, to announce his decision.
- He canceled a meeting with Senate Leader Chuck Schumer and House Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
- Trump claimed Democrats want over $1 trillion in new spending.
- Proposed spending included transgender surgery for minors and healthcare for undocumented immigrants.
- Schumer and Jeffries issued a joint statement emphasizing the need to address rising costs.
- They accused Republicans of causing the potential government shutdown.
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