President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Democratic leaders in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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UPDATED 8:08 AM PT — Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018
President Trump is slamming Democrat lawmakers for refusing to grant his request for border security.
On Twitter Wednesday, the president said the Democrats, along with former President Obama, gave $150 billion to Iran and got nothing , however, when it comes to the border wall they can’t give the five billion dollars needed to complete it.
The Democrats and President Obama gave Iran 150 Billion Dollars and got nothing, but they can’t give 5 Billion Dollars for National Security and a Wall?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 12, 2018
His remarks come after a contentious meeting on border security funding with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker designate Nancy Pelosi.
The president said he may allow a government shutdown to happen if lawmakers cannot provide the funding for the southern border wall.
