House speaker says event would place an undue burden on the departments responsible for security, as a result of the shutdown
IMO, that’s some world-class political judo right there.
Not that Fat Hitler will pay attention. But it’s incumbent on Democrats to point out, as often and loudly as possible, the very real problems caused by this shutdown.
The Guardian said:The House speaker, Nancy Pelosi, has requested Donald Trump delay, or deliver in writing, a State of the Union address scheduled for 29 January unless the government reopens this week.
In a letter to the president, Pelosi said the annual remarks would place an undue burden on the departments responsible for security at the event, as a result of the record shutdown that began on 22 December over Trump’s demand for a border wall.
“Sadly, given the security concerns and unless government reopens this week, I suggest that we work together to determine another suitable date after government has reopened for this address or for you to consider delivering your State of the Union address in writing to Congress on January 29,” Pelosi wrote in the letter.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The address to a joint session of Congress gathers leaders from all three branches of government in the House chamber. With so many officials in one room, the event takes weeks to coordinate and involves law enforcement agencies at the local, state and federal level.
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IMO, that’s some world-class political judo right there.
Not that Fat Hitler will pay attention. But it’s incumbent on Democrats to point out, as often and loudly as possible, the very real problems caused by this shutdown.