U.S. President Donald Trump said he would address the nation on immigration and the southern border on Tuesday at 9 p.m./0200 GMT.
Trump announced his prime time address on Twitter on Monday, the 16th day of a partial government shutdown triggered by his demand that Congress fund a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Trump Tweeted, “I am pleased to inform you that I will Address the Nation on the Humanitarian and National Security crisis on our Southern Border.”
I am pleased to inform you that I will Address the Nation on the Humanitarian and National Security crisis on our Southern Border. Tuesday night at 9:00 P.M. Eastern.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 7, 2019
The President is expected to continue his push on the importance of Border Security along with the humanitarian needs associated with it.
Despite Democrats failure to discuss a border wall to end the shutdown, The President has provided reassurance the wall will be built. He tweeted this on Saturday.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2019
Senator Chuck Schumer responded via twitter:
Enough with the memes. Just quit hurting innocent people and re-open the government. https://t.co/7cW20gFriH
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) January 6, 2019
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