Trump "I don't know when the shutdown will end... It's up to the Democrats"

JH Kim

Summary

President Trump said the timing for ending the federal government shutdown depends on the Democrats' stance.
Senate Republicans proposed a short-term budget amendment, but the Democrats are opposing it, demanding an expansion of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
It was reported that if the agreement is delayed, there is a possibility of increased economic damage due to the suspension of federal agency operations.

Donald Trump, the U.S. president, said regarding the federal government shutdown, "I don't know when it will end."

On the 7th (local time), according to economic news channel Walter Bloomberg, President Trump said, "How long the shutdown will last depends on the Democrats' attitude," and "I'm ready to reopen the government, but if the Democrats continue to oppose it, it may take longer."

President Trump went on to emphasize, "If the Democrats agree to a reasonable compromise, the shutdown can be ended immediately." Earlier, Senate Republican Whip John Thune proposed a short-term budget amendment to resolve the shutdown, but the Democrats objected, saying it must include an expansion of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

This shutdown has halted federal agency operations due to delays in passing the government budget, and there is concern that economic damage could increase if the agreement is delayed.