Trump's Attempt to Bypass Democratic Leaders on Wall Falls Flat
- Democratic lawmakers decline invitation to White House lunch
- Longest ever government shutdown extends into 25th day
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President Donald Trump’s attempt to bypass Democratic congressional leaders to break open negotiations on the government shutdown fell flat as he failed to persuade any of the party’s rank-and-file members to attend a hastily arranged White House meeting Tuesday.
“Today, the president offered both Democrats and Republicans the chance to meet for lunch at the White House,” White House Secretary Sarah Sanders said. “Unfortunately, no Democrats will attend.”