A Senate colleague, Ted Cruz, forced one in 2013, and Donald Trump forced one in 2018-19. We haven't had one since then because we've had leadership willing to work together, together. Donald Trump told the House Republicans to prepare a budget and not deal with the Democrats, not even talk to us. So Democrats put an alternate on the table that we think is better for the Americans in health care. But it also is really important. (00:26–00:33)
CLAIM
Asserts that Donald Trump instructed House Republicans to exclude Democrats from budget discussions.
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