Connect with us

SHUTDOWN?

Is Trump About to Get His Shutdown? Calls Speaker Ryan Out of GOP Meeting in ‘Emergency’ Phone Call

Published

on

MSNBC on-air has just reported that Speaker Paul Ryan is late for his final press conference, and has been pulled out of a meeting with House Republicans by an “emergency” phone call from President Trump.

Reportedly, Trump is feeling the heat after not getting funding for his border wall in the continuing resolution that keeps the federal government operating through early February.

The Senate managed to pass a bill to avert a shutdown, and the House is slated to vote on it today. Trump was expected to sign the legislation, keeping the government open and not forcing federal employees to be furloughed or work over the holidays without being paid.

Here’s what was happening before President Trump called Speaker Ryan:

Now, that could be in jeopardy.

House Republicans are now slated to have a second meeting later today on the CR.

In a meeting with Democratic Leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer last week, Trump infamously promised a shutdown. He even bragged he’d be happy to take blame for it, unless he got his $5 billion in border wall funding.

No one except his base wants the wall.

Right wing extremists, from Ann Coulter to Rush Limbaugh and others are scorching the president for what they see as him rolling over and agreeing to sign the continuing resolution (“CR”) that keeps the government running.

UPDATE: 10:33 AM ET –
Trump posts vaguely threatening tweet, with another presumably on the way:

UPDATE II: 10:35 AM ET –
NY Times’ reporter with close WH sources:

And MSNBC and C-SPAN have just announced Speaker Ryan has now canceled his press conference.

Developing…

This is a breaking news and developing story. Details may change. This story will be updated, and NCRM will likely publish follow-up stories on this news. Stay tuned and refresh for updates.

Related Topics:
Continue Reading
Click to comment
 
 

Enjoy this piece?

… then let us make a small request. The New Civil Rights Movement depends on readers like you to meet our ongoing expenses and continue producing quality progressive journalism. Three Silicon Valley giants consume 70 percent of all online advertising dollars, so we need your help to continue doing what we do.

NCRM is independent. You won’t find mainstream media bias here. From unflinching coverage of religious extremism, to spotlighting efforts to roll back our rights, NCRM continues to speak truth to power. America needs independent voices like NCRM to be sure no one is forgotten.

Every reader contribution, whatever the amount, makes a tremendous difference. Help ensure NCRM remains independent long into the future. Support progressive journalism with a one-time contribution to NCRM, or click here to become a subscriber. Thank you. Click here to donate by check.

Trending

Copyright © 2020 AlterNet Media.