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Government funding plan collapses as Trump demands renegotiations


Published on 2024-12-18 18:01:00 - MSN
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  • President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan Wednesday to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown, instead telling House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans to essentially renegotiate
  • days before a deadline when federal funding runs out.

The article from MSN discusses the collapse of a government funding plan due to former President Donald Trump's intervention. Trump has demanded that House Speaker Mike Johnson renegotiate the terms of a $1.66 trillion spending deal previously agreed upon with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Trump's insistence stems from his desire for more conservative policies, including stricter border security measures and less funding for what he considers wasteful spending. This unexpected demand has thrown the bipartisan agreement into disarray, potentially leading to a government shutdown as the current funding deadlines approach. The situation has caused frustration among both Democrats and some Republicans, who see Trump's move as an attempt to exert influence over the GOP and the legislative process.

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