Donald Trump: “I follow the law and what the law says is correct and I…”

“I mean the law says that when the government is reopened that workers will receive their back pay. So are you going to defy the law there or what are you hoping? I follow the law and what the law says is correct and I follow the law. Will Canada be leaving empty handed or will Canada be leaving or will Mr. Carney be leaving Washington with a deal on tariffs? I think they're going to be very happy.” (16:36–16:41)

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