President Donald Trump met last night with Democratic leaders to discuss DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
After having dinner with the President last night, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced a surprise deal that included protections for DACA recipients and increased border protections, but not a wall.
Less than 12 hours later, President Trump sent out a series of tweets denying the deal.
No deal was made last night on DACA. Massive border security would have to be agreed to in exchange for consent. Would be subject to vote.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 14, 2017
The WALL, which is already under construction in the form of new renovation of old and existing fences and walls, will continue to be built.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 14, 2017
Does anybody really want to throw out good, educated and accomplished young people who have jobs, some serving in the military? Really!.....
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 14, 2017
We reached out to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, who is unable to join us today due to a scheduling conflict.
Guests:
Noah Bierman, White House reporter for the Los Angeles Times; he’s been following the story; he tweets
Kevin Whitelaw, Congress editor at Bloomberg; he tweets
