By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-says-hes-ready-to-negotiate-with-dems-to-end-the-shutdown Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump says he’s ‘ready’ to negotiate with Dems to end the shutdown Politics Dec 31, 2018 5:40 PM EDT President Donald Trump says he’s “ready, willing and able” to negotiate an end to the partial government shutdown that has now stretched into its 10th day. Trump tells Fox News Channel in a year-end interview set to air Monday night that Democratic congressional leaders Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi “can come over right now” and “could’ve come over anytime” to try to hash out a solution. He adds that, “A lot of people are looking to get their paycheck, so I’m ready to go whenever they want.” Trump, however, is still insisting that any deal include billions of dollars to fund his long-stalled southern border wall. Democrats say that’s a no-go. The interview will air on “All-American New Year.” We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
President Donald Trump says he’s “ready, willing and able” to negotiate an end to the partial government shutdown that has now stretched into its 10th day. Trump tells Fox News Channel in a year-end interview set to air Monday night that Democratic congressional leaders Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi “can come over right now” and “could’ve come over anytime” to try to hash out a solution. He adds that, “A lot of people are looking to get their paycheck, so I’m ready to go whenever they want.” Trump, however, is still insisting that any deal include billions of dollars to fund his long-stalled southern border wall. Democrats say that’s a no-go. The interview will air on “All-American New Year.” We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now