Remember this from earlier?
Schumer added afterward: “There is an obvious solution: separate the shutdown from the arguments over border security. There is bipartisan legislation – supported by Democrats and Republicans – to re-open government while allowing debate over border security to continue.
That’s a talking point that has been repeated ad nauseum by Democrats, saying that they’ll be happy to negotiate on a border wall AFTER Trump signs legislation to reopen the tiny portion of government that is closed. Most Republicans, excluding unhinged #NeverTrumpers, say it’s a trap
Just left a meeting with Chuck and Nancy, a total waste of time. I asked what is going to happen in 30 days if I quickly open things up, are you going to approve Border Security which includes a Wall or Steel Barrier? Nancy said, NO. I said bye-bye, nothing else works!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 9, 2019
Essentially, if Trump gives in and gives Democrats what they want, they’ll just walk away and refuse to discuss this in the future. It will be old news to them. There will be no discussion, and no border barrier.
Democrat leader Chuck Schumer says Democrats are "willing to discuss anything"
("anything" does not include border security) pic.twitter.com/4S25lRRNPF
— Matt Wolking (@MattWolking) January 9, 2019
And they get upset when we say they want open borders.
