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Donald Trump: “I’d shut down the government if they can’t make an appropriate deal, absolutely.”

On the recordSeptember 16, 2023
I’d shut down the government if they can’t make an appropriate deal, absolutely.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Trump expresses his willingness to support a government shutdown if a fair deal is not reached regarding spending priorities.

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