Looks like Trump is about to cave on border wall funding, for the continuing resolution to keep the government funded. Trump is reportedly is willing the issue lapse until at least September or October in order to cower to Democrats and open borders Republicans. Am I surprised? Not really. This comes about a week after Trump told “Dreamers” to rest easy about being deported, meaning they have nothing to worry about.
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In a meeting with conservative media reporters Monday, Trump said he would be willing to let funds for the border wall wait for spending legislation in September instead of putting it in a must-pass spending bill this week, per the AP.
Why it matters: The fight over border-wall funding is the biggest hurdle to a government funding deal right now. If he does back off, a government shutdown would be easily averted at the end of this week.