US President Donald Trump, known for his blunt rhetoric, has refused to meet with Democratic leaders over government funding, calling their demands unserious and ridiculous. On his Truth Social platform, Trump even went so far as to accuse his opponents of threatening to shut down federal agencies unless they get more than $1 trillion for their favorite programs.
Among these “terrible” programs, according to Trump, are free medical care for undocumented immigrants and gender reassignment surgeries for minors, as well as what he describes as a plan to allow “illegal criminal immigrants to steal billions of dollars” from ordinary taxpayers. In his view, negotiating with such radical demands is a hopeless exercise.
Trump also reminded the public that he won the election by a historic margin across all seven swing states, and accused Democrats of attempting to dismantle a key fund for rural hospitals, a fund established by Republicans.
Trump maintained that responsibility now rests with the Democrats, stating he would be open to meeting if they adopt a more pragmatic approach and focus on the country's future. For the time being, he said, it remains to be seen whether his opponents will show what he described as even a minimal degree of common sense.
Meanwhile, the situation surrounding government funding is growing more tense, and the possibility of a shutdown appears increasingly likely. With attitudes like these, negotiations have become more of a political spectacle, with the future of public services and millions of workers hanging in the balance.
