Schumer rejects Trump’s claim that bipartisan government shutdown negotiations are under way – live | Trump administration– www.theguardian.com Source Link Excerpt:
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer rejected President Donald Trump’s claim that negotiations with Democrats are underway.
“Trump’s claim isn’t true – but if he’s finally ready to work with Democrats, we’ll be at the table,” Schumer said in a statement. “For months, Democrats have been calling on Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans to come to the table and work with us to deliver lower costs and better healthcare for the American people.”
Minority leader Chuck Schumer on 3 October 2025. Photograph: Bonnie Cash/UPI/Shutterstock
He added: “If President Trump and Republicans are finally ready to sit down and get something done on healthcare for American families, Democrats will be there – ready to make it happen.”
Earlier today, Trump told reporters that “we are speaking with Democrats” regarding the ongoing government shutdown and that “some good things could happen with health care.”
“Just hang in there, because I think a lot of good things could happen, and that could also pertain to health care,” Trump said.
