I suspect that Trump doesn’t want a government shutdown right now because if that were combined with a North Korea crisis it could theoretically turn into a perfect storm for economic panic.
I would rather think that than beileve that Trump being manipulated by a chicken-little advisor.
If this really is a deal between democrats and republicans then there’s nothing that Trump can do about it.
They will pass the deal with a veto proof majority.
I think this is accurate, but you know, something will always be a “crisis” to prevent a solid budget.
I’m torn on this. If I was absolutely sure that he would shut down the government in Nov. when the first real budget is presented, and it didn’t have the wall, etc., then I’d have no problem.
We’re just so used to seeing the can get kicked down the road.
On the other hand-—and conservatives here better not forget this-—there are probably just enough votes in the House to impeach Trump if he gives them what THEY think is an excuse (i.e., a shutdown). Until the economy is roaring and he has unarguable #s, this must be a consideration. And, you can imagine what a Dem House in 2018 will look like. Nothing ever, ever will get done. Not justifying anything, just saying all aspects need to be considered.