Posted on 01/23/2019 8:31:19 PM PST by be-baw
President Trump said late Wednesday that he would deliver his State of the Union address after the ongoing partial government shutdown is over.
"As the Shutdown was going on, Nancy Pelosi asked me to give the State of the Union Address," Trump wrote in a tweet. "I agreed. She then changed her mind because of the Shutdown, suggesting a later date. This is her prerogative - I will do the Address when the Shutdown is over."
Trump clarified earlier statements suggesting he may do an “alternative” State of the Union, writing that he was not seeking an alternative venue because "there is no venue that can compete with the history, tradition and importance of the House Chamber."
"I look forward to giving a “great” State of the Union Address in the near future!" he added.
If they are going to continue the shutdown, then shut down all the gov’t. Why should 25% of the workforce be held hostage by Pelosi and President Trump?
No paychecks for any of them. Bet that would get them off their asses.
Yes, I am a federal employee, about to miss my second paycheck. Figure I would give full disclosure. Sure, they say I’ll get paid eventually but that is hardly comforting when they are talking about dragging it into the summer.
I still support the President but this partial shutdown and the powers that be’s cavalier attitude is really starting to piss me off.
She HAS won, as of right now; sadly.
But a HUGE rally would at least get our side roaring.
Where was the republican leadership in the congress? They should have been energetically outfront on this and should have made statements that Pelosi’s act to block the SOU were unacceptable and unamerican. Why did they leave it all up to Trump? Of course we really know why.
Here is that requirement...
Article IISection 3
He shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, ...
Sounds to me like he can choose any date he'd care to.
I never said that I didn’t read that poeter’s posts; I read all posts to a thread. :-)
She HAS won, as of right now; sadly.
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She hasn’t won crap!
Good grief, grow a spine!
I figure when pigs fly.
PS: I have seen pigs fly though. 6 of them as a matter of fact.
Then she could prevent him from giving one next year too.
I share your opinion based on President Trump's long track record of keeping his word. As with all things Trump, people are well advised to withhold comment for 48 hours to see what really happened. To date, President Trump has remained steps ahead of his enemies, and has played them like fiddles. I don't expect that to change anytime soon.
So you’re a Romney guy now?
Caved. Next the wall.
Did the weaker GOPe get to him?
I suggest that you need to grow a lot more brain cells and synapsis.
Not all that long ago, Nancy claimed that she has "EQUAL POWER" as the president has.
He has asked, then begged, then given away stuff that the Dems want, just to get a meeting...a meeting with the damned Dems that HAS NOT AND SHALL NOT happen.
Nancy has now told him, not once, but TWICE that he can NOT give the SOTU in the House, WHILST THERE IS THE SHUTDOWN.
He just said...okay, Nancy, whatever you say an d yet YOU claim she hasn't "won" this round.
Good grief...open your eyes and face reality!
Why don’t you run for POTUS and show Trump how it’s done!
I trust Trump more than resident keyboard warriors like you!
Go have some warm milk!
We do not know what is going on behind the scenes, lots of Hot spots all over and he does not have time to mess around with this witch and her games
I think you just like to hear yourself talk.
Why has the republican congress blocked Trump from any recess appointments during the past two years?
Caved. Next the wall.
Did the weaker GOPe get to him?
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We heard this same drivel from you losers a few weeks ago,
but that didn’t happen...did it?
Why don’t you get off your A$$ and run for POTUS, and show Trump how it’s done?
Hardly
He ban plenty of time now. No wall, no state of the union, no Hillary indictment. What else does he have to do?
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