On the recordSeptember 27, 2023
A week ago, Donald Trump posted a comment saying that a government shutdown, quote, 'is the last chance to defund these political prosecutions against me and other patriots.'
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congress.govA week ago, Donald Trump posted a comment saying that a government shutdown, quote, 'is the last chance to defund these political prosecutions against me and other patriots.'
Raskin references Trump's statement linking a government shutdown to his legal issues.
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