President Trump Calls for End to Government Shutdown

After the recent Democratic election wins, President Trump is pushing GOP Senators to end the government shutdown that has now become the longest in history.

During a speech at the America Business Forum in Miami, President Trump called on Democrats to support a clean short-term funding bill to reopen the government immediately.

Pressure Mounts on Republican Senators

President Trump has been pressuring Republican senators to bring an end to the shutdown following the Democratic sweep in key elections. He has even suggested abolishing the filibuster to reopen the government without Democratic help.

Senate Majority Leader and other GOP leaders are facing pressure to end the shutdown, with Trump’s focus on pushing for changes to Senate rules to bypass the need for Democratic votes.

Democrats Split on Shutdown Resolution

While Democrats have scored major wins in recent elections, they are split on how to end the government shutdown. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer blamed the shutdown for GOP losses and demanded an end to the filibuster.

The progress on ending the shutdown remains uncertain as Republicans and Democrats continue negotiations in the Senate.