Donald Trump would rather talk decor than discuss the White House’s budgeting standoff. Almost a week into the stalemate between lawmakers, the president faced the press, where he was asked about the threat of increased furlough and terminations.

Congress failed to reach an agreement on a stopgap government spending measure by Oct. 1. As a result, there has been a lapse in government funding despite Trump’s attempt to downplay the matter with unimportant topics.

On Sunday, Oct. 5, Trump fielded questions from the media on the White House South Lawn.

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When asked when his administration would begin firing federal employees, he responded, “It’s taking place r

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