Trump Calls For Government Shutdown If GOP Can’t Get An ‘Appropriate Deal’ As Deadline Looms

Former President Donald Trump said Republicans should not abandon their threat of a government shutdown, telling NBC he would support a shutdown if Republicans and Democrats can’t “make an appropriate deal”—as Congress remains deadlocked with just two weeks left before a shutdown. READ MORE: Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more: Stay Connected Forbes on Facebook: Forbes Video on Twitter: Forbes Video on Instagram: More From Forbes: