President Donald Trump signaled he is open to meeting with Democratic leadership in Congress as the government shutdown continues with no end in sight.

Trump was asked by a reporter on Saturday night whether he would “sit down” with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) over the shutdown impasse after his trip to Asia.

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“I would, I’d be willing to,” Trump responded. “I would’ve now, too. You know, I left, I said, ‘Come on over, just put the government back.’ All they have to do is say ‘yes’ and it’s over, and we star

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