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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Cockburn

Despite Republicans controlling three branches of government, Trump blames Dems for shutdown

President Donald Trump escalated his attacks on Democrats on Wednesday as the Department of Homeland Security shutdown entered its second month, even though Republicans control the three branches of government.

With airport delays mounting and negotiations stalled, Trump lashed out on his Truth Social platform to accuse Democrats of creating “chaos at the airports” and branded them “lunatics” for what he called their “radical left asks”.

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