Karoline Leavitt: “Democrats should reopen the government.”

“He does not want to have to keep tapping in to an emergency fund in depleting it in the case of a catastrophe in this country. He wants to have those funds preserved as they should be. And he's made it very clear Democrats should reopen the government. I have one final positive note for all of you. I told you I would keep you posted when the White House would resume public tours.” (35:07–35:10)

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