Trump Hosts Republican Lawmakers During Government shutdown
President Donald Trump convened a luncheon with Republican lawmakers in the Rose Garden as a government shutdown persisted. The meeting provided a venue for discussion amidst the ongoing budgetary impasse.
Among those in attendance were Senators Tim Scott, Chuck Grassley, Ted Cruz, John Barrasso, mitch McConnell, James Lankford, Bill Cassidy, Ashley Moody, Joni Ernst, Bill Hagerty, Jim Banks, Markwayne Mullin, Cindy Hyde-Smith, and Katie Britt. the gathering included key figures from republican leadership and various committees.
The President’s remarks from the luncheon were made available for public viewing. The event underscored the governance’s efforts to engage with its party in seeking a resolution to the shutdown.
further details regarding the specific topics discussed and any potential progress toward ending the shutdown are expected to emerge following the conclusion of the meeting.