Now that Chuck Schumer has the government locked down, President Trump told Maria Bartiromo on Fox News that it gives him the power to cut programs Republicans never wanted.
He is cutting the giveaways, welfare, programs like that and the administration is cutting them permanently. They are cutting a $20 billion project that Schumer fought 15 years to get.
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President Donald J. Trump discusses the government shutdown with Maria Bartiromo in his first interview since the historic Middle East peace deal. pic.twitter.com/mpO5epzqfO
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This is wonderful news! Don’t stop now, Mr. President. I salute you for your unique approach to cutting FWA. ✂️✂️