Trump economic advisor warns shutdown could end soon or escalate

SHUTDOWN MIGHT END THIS WEEK… OR GET WORSE

Top Trump economic advisor Kevin Hassett says the shutdown might “end sometime this week.”

But if Democrats don’t budge, the White House could ramp things up with “stronger measures” to force a deal.

He claims Dems are dodging a vote until after the weekend’s anti-Trump “No Kings” protests, to avoid bad press.

Meanwhile, Republicans want a short-term bill with no extras. Democrats are holding out for health care funding, including Obamacare tax credits.

Polls show most voters blame Trump and the GOP, but both sides are still pointing fingers.

Schumer says Democrats planned for this showdown months ago, and every day the pressure builds.

Source: CNBC