WASHINGTON: The US government shutdown entered its sixth day, with President Donald Trump indicating he’s ready to negotiate with Democrats.
In a Truth Social Post, Trump said, “I am happy to work with the Democrats on their Failed Healthcare Policies, or anything else, but first they must allow our Government to re-open.”
Earlier in the day, while speaking to the media, Trump asserted that said “negotiations on health care are underway with Democrats.”
“We are speaking with the Democrats, and some very good things could happen with respect to healthcare, ” he added.
The Republicans have accused Democrats of demanding healthcare subsidies for illegal immigrants, which the Democrats reject as a lie peddled by the Trump administration.