WASHINGTON — President Trump said Monday that he will abide by the terms of a deal ending the ongoing 41-day government shutdown — but that Republicans will pursue a new plan to replace expiring health insurance subsidies that triggered the funding lapse.

Trump said that the government would fully reopen “very quickly” amid mass-cancelation of flights.

“I’ll abide by the deal. The deal is very good,” the president said when asked about a provision requiring him to re-hire federal workers fired during the shutdown.

The deal assures Democrats of an open vote on extending more generous pandemic-era Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire Dec. 31.

President Trump said Monday he would “abide” by the government shutdown deal. REUTERS

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