Democratic leaders in both the House and the Senate accused President Donald Trump of “running away” after he canceled their planned meeting to prevent a government shutdown next week.
“Trump is running away from the negotiating table before he even gets there,” Schumer said in a statement obtained by The Hill. “While Americans face rising costs and a Republican healthcare crisis, Trump would rather throw a tantrum than do his job. Democrats are ready to work to avoid a shutdown — Trump and Republicans are holding America hostage. Donald Trump will own the shutdown.”
Schumer, who is Jewish, also wrote about the situation on X, wishing Trump a “Happy New Year” — a reference to Rosh Hashanah — and adding, “When you’re finished ranting, we can sit down and discuss health care.”
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