President Trump met with the GOP leader in the House and just announced that he will not sign the current continuing funding resolution. Democrats really thought they had won a big victory here. It sure looked like Trump was also going to bow to pressure. That has all changed. Now Trump is standing up to Pelosi and Schumer and the GOP leadership, including both Paul Ryan and Kevin McCarthy are standing behind him.
This is a remarkable change from RINO Republicans who routinely faint in despair at the slightest hint of opposition. While Trump definitely sent some very mixed signals, ultimately he appears to be back on track. That puts the pressure where it belongs, squarely on Chuck Schumer. He needs to explain why his opposition to the border wall justifies shutting down the government. Trump has most definitely explained why he considers funding the wall to be worth the price. So far Schumers main argument is that he refuses to give Trump a political victory.
Don’t be surprised if even the news media covers this honestly. It is clear to any objective observer that Schumer’s position is entirely political. Democrats are publicly on record approving a border wall while Obama was President. If the media reports objectively on this, it is Schumer who has some explaining to do. He has to explain why a border wall was a great idea, until Trump was elected President. He has to explain why he would have approved something he now says is unnecessary while Obama was President. What, other than the election of Donald Trump, has changed? Was he wrong then or is he wrong now.
Even if the MSM fails to report honestly on this, we can be sure that FOX News and people like Rush Limbaugh will be all over it. I think the liberal left may be shocked at the surged in support for Trump. Even people opposed to the wall will understand something important. Trump is unwilling to back down because he clearly believes national security is at stake. If it wasn’t important, he shouldn’t have requested it in the first place. If it is important, he should refuse to back down. Even if you disagree with the need for a border wall, it is refreshing to see someone stand up for what they believe.
TDM