Democratic Lawmaker Breaks with Leadership, Expresses Willingness to Fund Border Wall in Exchange for DACA Fix

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Democratic Congresswoman Jackie Speier of California broke with Democratic leadership last week, expressing willingness to work with President trump and Republicans on funding for a border wall in exchange for a permanent solution for DACA recipients.

“I’m willing to go, you know, midway with the president and the Republicans to fund higher-tech walls along our border, more border security, enhanced measures, but I really feel very strongly that our DACA kids need to be protected,” Speier said during an interview.

The risk of a government shutdown is looming over Washington this week as lawmakers are negotiating furiously over a deal that will keep the government funded, include money for a wall along the southern border and find a permanent solution for DACA kids.

President Trump tweeted just this morning, that he doesn’t believe Democrats want to make a deal.

Donald J. Trump on Twitter

Statement by me last night in Florida: “Honestly, I don’t think the Democrats want to make a deal. They talk about DACA, but they don’t want to help..We are ready, willing and able to make a deal but they don’t want to. They don’t want security at the border, they don’t want…..

 

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