Today at the White House, President Trump and Senate Majority Leader John Thune spoke to reporters and gathered Republican senators, setting a firm tone in the midst of the ongoing government shutdown. Trump emphasized that Republicans “will not be extorted” by Democratic demands, framing the funding impasse as a matter of principle.
Thune echoed that message, telling reporters the GOP remains “unified” and hopeful this week could be the moment they push the government back into operation. He emphasized that reopening hinges on a clean funding bill, and only afterward will negotiations on policy issues begin.
[This is the White House coverage of President Trump’s entire speech at a Rose Garden Club lunch. Senator Thune speaks at the end]
Both leaders stressed that while they are open to discussions, Republicans will not reopen the government without what they view as meaningful concessions on healthcare subsidies and spending reform. The shutdown—now into its fourth week—continues to weigh heavily on federal workers and government services.
In friendly terms: Trump and Thune are rallying their team, drawing a line in the sand, and telling Democrats to step up if they want the government back open. With negotiations still stalled and time ticking, the spotlight remains on when—and how—the stalemate ends.
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