After the Congressional negotiators agreed on a border security deal in a bid to avoid another US government shutdown, the US President is still “unhappy”
In order to prevent another US government shutdown, the Democrats and Republicans have managed to sketch out a finance deal worth $1.4bn, on Monday. This $1.4bn fund, almost a quarter of what US President Donald Trump has been demanding, is given for a new fencing along the border with Mexico.
Showing reservations about the deal and not committing an immediate signature, Trump, while addressing the media at the White House, said, “I have to study it. I’m not happy about it.” However, he did add, “I don’t think you’re going to see a shutdown.”
The Congress, previously on Monday, reached on an agreement to provide $1.4 bn for fencing 55 miles of US-Mexico border. The fencing, reportedly, would follow the existing designs with metal slats. The Trump administration has been demanding funds worth $5.7bn for construction of 215 miles of concrete border wall.
US President, in a couple of tweets, said, “(I) was just presented the concept and parameters of the Border Security Deal by hard working Senator Richard Shelby. Looking over all aspects knowing that this will be hooked up with lots of money from other sources.” He further added, “I want to thank all the Republicans for the work you have done in dealing with the Radical Left on Border Security. Not an easy task, but the Wall is being built and will be a great achievement and contributor towards life and safety within our country!”
The border security deal would now need to be passed by the Democratic-led House of Representatives, Republican-controlled Senate, and also signed by the President. As per the reports, the House could vote late on Wednesday at the earliest.
Last month, the demand of $5.7bn for concrete border wall led to the longest partial government shutdown in the history of the United States, leaving more than 800,000 federal workers unpaid for 35 days.
