So what's fascinating is this is a Trumpian temper tantrum and it is the biggest political self own that you can imagine. The only way that Democrats cave in the shutdown fight is if everyone blames Democrats for being unreasonable. But Trump is very loudly owning every single decision [regarding the shutdown]. He's the guy deciding not to send people their food benefits. They can keep food on the table. He's the guy shutting down the airlines. (35:44–35:49)
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Asserts that Trump is taking responsibility for decisions related to the government shutdown.
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