Trump says he's not 'happy' with Congress' shutdown-averting deal

President Trump.
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The new preliminary deal to prevent another government shutdown is earning a thumbs down from President Trump.

"I can't say I'm happy," Trump said on Tuesday of the new agreement, per The Washington Post's Josh Dawsey. "I can't say I'm thrilled." Trump didn't say whether he'd sign the bill, but said that he's "adding things to it" and that he's "thrilled" by "where we're going." Trump also said that "I don't think you're going to see another shutdown" but claimed it would be Democrats' fault if one happened.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.