Trump "Shutdown Must End"…Blames Democrats

JH Kim

Summary

President Trump blamed the government shutdown on the Democrats and urged a prompt end.
He said that if the government shutdown is prolonged, public institution operations would be suspended and federal employees' pay would be delayed.
He reported that there are calls that an early agreement among political circles is essential.

U.S. President Donald Trump blamed the Democrats for the government shutdown (temporary closure) and urged a swift end. He criticized the Democrats for "holding government operations 'hostage' for political gain."

On the 21st (local time), according to business news channel Walter Bloomberg, President Trump said, "The Democrats are holding the government hostage" and "The shutdown must end."

He went on to claim, "The Democrats are blocking the way because our administration is doing so well."

The remarks came as the U.S. Congress's budget impasse dragged on. If the shutdown continues, public institutions may cease operations and federal employees' pay may be delayed, prompting calls for an early agreement among political circles.