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‘Happy To Work With Democrats’: Trump Open To Healthcare Deal, But Says Govt Must Reopen First

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The shutdown began a week ago after Republicans and Democrats failed to agree on a spending bill, with disputes over healthcare funding.

US President Donald Trump (Image: AFP)

US President Donald Trump (Image: AFP)

As the government shutdown in the United States enters into its seventh day, President Donald Trump seems to take an unexpected turn towards Democrats, saying he is “happy to work” with them on healthcare. The development came after the Senate on Monday again failed to pass two bills to fund the US government.

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As the Trump government entered its second week of shutdown on Monday, the US President appeared to take an overture that stood out against his usual combative tone towards the opposition party, saying that the Democrats must allow the government to re-open.

Taking to Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Democrats have SHUT DOWN the United States Government right in the midst of one of the most successful Economies, including a Record Stock Market, that our Country has ever had. This has sadly affected so many programs, services, and other elements of Society that Americans rely on — And it should not have happened.”

“I am happy to work with the Democrats on their Failed Healthcare Policies, or anything else, but first they must allow our Government to re-open. In fact, they should open our Government tonight!” he added.

Notably, the shutdown began a week ago after Republicans and Democrats failed to agree on a spending bill, with disputes over healthcare funding and federal workforce cuts at the centre of the impasse.

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