Unic Press UK: President Donald Trump has threatened to shutdown the United States government if he does not get support from the Democrats to implement immigration reforms, including a border wall.
In a tweet Sunday he said: “I would be willing to “shut down” government if the Democrats do not give us the votes for Border Security. . .”
I would be willing to “shut down” government if the Democrats do not give us the votes for Border Security, which includes the Wall! Must get rid of Lottery, Catch & Release etc. and finally go to system of Immigration based on MERIT! We need great people coming into our Country!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 29, 2018
Trump’s administration’s “framework on immigration reform and border security”, which was unveiled in January included: putting in place a $25 billion trust fund for the border wall system; preventing illegal entry by ending dangerous statutorily-imposed catch-and-release; providing a legal status for DACA recipients and other DACA-eligible illegal immigrants [including adjusting the time-frame to encompass a total population of approximately 1.8 million individuals]; protecting the nuclear family by emphasizing close familial relationships; eliminating lottery and repurpose visas: to ensure that individuals to come to the United States based on skills, merit or public safety.