President Trump just finished addressing the nation about the partial government shut down.
Speaking from the Rose Garden, the President announced that a deal has been reached to reopen the government.
JUST IN: President Trump: “I am very proud to announce today that we have reached a deal to end the shutdown and reopen the federal government… In a short while, I will sign a bill to open our government for three weeks until February 15th.” https://t.co/Ihifrb9daS pic.twitter.com/bBRLsNeCHP
— CNN (@CNN) January 25, 2019
The President will sign a bill to reopen the government for three weeks, until Feb. 15th, and all employees will receive their back pay. Over the next three weeks, Democrats and Republicans will work together for a border security package that the President plans to sign into law.
NEW: Pres. Trump: "Many disagree, but I really feel that working with Democrats and Republicans, we can make a truly great and secure deal happen for everyone." https://t.co/hDwBJRNhzl pic.twitter.com/BcGUM9kZlW
— ABC News (@ABC) January 25, 2019
The President addressed the wall, saying “we don’t need 2,000 miles of concrete wall” but that no security plan can work without a physical barrier. There was no mention of the money that the President is asking for the wall, instead he said if the permanent deal is not what he wants, the government will shut down again in February or he will use Presidential power to declare a national emergency.
NEW: Pres. Trump: "If we don't get a fair deal from Congress, the government will either shutdown on February 15, again—or I will use the powers afforded to me…to address this emergency." https://t.co/hNgjm7qyjM pic.twitter.com/fC6Y1xQh0c
— ABC News (@ABC) January 25, 2019