Even Donald Trump knows Americans hold Republicans responsible for this mess. Here's what he the shutdown was a big factor. He was talking about, why did your view lose the election? He said The shutdown was a big factor, negative for the Republicans. Again, Donald Trump's words. The shutdown was a big factor. Negative for the Republicans. That's what he said about the elections Tuesday. This is probably the smartest thing President Trump has said in a while. (01:44–01:49)
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Asserts that the government shutdown negatively impacted Republicans.
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