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President Donald Trump on Monday evening slammed Democratic lawmakers for shutting down the government amid one of "the most successful economies," calling on them to reopen the government tonight.

"Democrats have SHUT DOWN the United States Government right in the midst of one of the most successful Economies, including a Record Stock Market, that our Country has ever had," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "This has sadly affected so many programs, services, and other elements of Society that Americans rely on — And it should not have happened.

"I am happy to work with the Democrats on their Failed Healthcare Policies, or anything else, but first they must allow our Government to re-open," he added. "In fact, they should op

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